Who Called From 516-677-8833?
Short answer: 516-677-8833 is a number used by Empire Portfolios, Inc. (Empire Portfolios, Inc.), a debt buyer based in Woodbury, NY — nyc department of consumer affairs (predecessor to dcwp) debt-collection license 1312492-dca on file, address of record in woodbury, ny. They are almost certainly trying to collect a debt, most often charged-off consumer accounts. You are not required to answer or say anything — and you have the right to demand written proof before you pay a cent.
Whose Number Is 516-677-8833?
The number 516-677-8833 is used by Empire Portfolios, Inc. (nyc department of consumer affairs (predecessor to dcwp) debt-collection license 1312492-dca on file, address of record in woodbury, ny), a debt buyer in Woodbury, NY. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete Empire Portfolios, Inc. guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 516-677-8833 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 516-677-8833 (area code 516, ending in 8833)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to Nassau County, New York.
- 🏢 Operator: Empire Portfolios, Inc., a debt buyer in Woodbury, NY.
- 🔢 Related lines: Empire Portfolios, Inc. is documented using 1 number in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
516-677-8833 is a direct-dial number tied to Nassau County, New York, which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though Empire Portfolios, Inc. operates out of Woodbury, NY.
Some carriers display 516-677-8833 under a spoofed or neighboring city name. Do not trust the on-screen label — trust the written validation you request from Empire Portfolios, Inc..
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: Empire Portfolios, Inc..
Why Is Empire Portfolios, Inc. Calling Me From 516-677-8833?
In our directory, 516-677-8833 is tracked as a nyc department of consumer affairs (predecessor to dcwp) debt-collection license 1312492-dca on file, address of record in woodbury, ny for Empire Portfolios, Inc., which typically collects charged-off consumer accounts. A call from 516-677-8833 usually happens because:
- ✅ An original account (a charged-off consumer accounts, for example) went unpaid and was charged off by the creditor.
- ✅ The account was sold to Empire Portfolios, Inc., which now owns the debt and is trying to collect the full balance.
- ✅ Empire Portfolios, Inc. is now dialing you from 516-677-8833 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 516-677-8833 often come right after a billing cycle closes. Some people report that 516-677-8833 calls once and hangs up, then tries again from a different Empire Portfolios, Inc. line hours later. A single missed call is not proof of a valid debt. When 516-677-8833 shows up on your caller ID, it is worth checking whether the Empire Portfolios, Inc. account also appears on your credit report. A phantom call with no tradeline may signal an unvalidated or misrouted debt. Bottom line — make Empire Portfolios, Inc. prove the charged-off consumer accounts in writing first.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 516-677-8833 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that Empire Portfolios, Inc. can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 516-677-8833
Anything you say to Empire Portfolios, Inc. can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 516-677-8833 calls, saying "yes, that's mine" or apologizing can be treated as acknowledging the debt — which may reset the statute of limitations. Neither confirm nor deny until you've seen written validation from Empire Portfolios, Inc..
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to Empire Portfolios, Inc. — even a small "good-faith" one — can restart the clock on an old debt and make it collectable again. Never authorize a payment over a call from 516-677-8833.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 516-677-8833. Any legitimate Empire Portfolios, Inc. resolution can be handled in writing after validation.
Don't confirm personal information
Avoid confirming your SSN, date of birth, employer, or address to the 516-677-8833 caller. If it truly is your Empire Portfolios, Inc. account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 516-677-8833 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific Empire Portfolios, Inc. line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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Save 516-677-8833 as a contact labeled "Empire Portfolios, Inc. — do not answer" so you can screen future calls with confidence.
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Do not return the call to 516-677-8833 until you have the account details in writing — a call-back can be treated as engagement.
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Ask, in writing, that Empire Portfolios, Inc. identify the original creditor behind the 516-677-8833 calls and the date the debt was opened.
Your Rights When Empire Portfolios, Inc. Calls From 516-677-8833
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) give you real leverage. Here is the debt-validation playbook we use at Crowned Credit.
1. Demand Debt Validation (FDCPA §809)
Within 30 days of first contact, send Empire Portfolios, Inc. a written debt-validation letter. They must prove the debt is yours, the amount is right, and they have the legal authority to collect — or stop collecting.
2. Dispute With the Bureaus (FCRA §611)
If Empire Portfolios, Inc. reported a tradeline, dispute it with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. They have 30 days to investigate; unverifiable items must be corrected or deleted.
3. Log the Calls
Write down every call from 516-677-8833: date, time, and what was said. Repeated calls, calls at odd hours, or threats can be FDCPA violations — and leverage for you.
4. Send a Cease-and-Desist
You can demand in writing that Empire Portfolios, Inc. stop calling you entirely. The calls must stop, even though they may still report or pursue other legal steps.
5. Check the Statute of Limitations
Every state limits how long a collector can sue on a debt. If the debt is time-barred, Empire Portfolios, Inc. generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars Empire Portfolios, Inc. from calling before 8am or after 9pm, threatening you, or lying about the debt. Each violation may entitle you to statutory damages.
How Crowned Credit Helps With Calls From 516-677-8833
We investigate the specific Empire Portfolios, Inc. account behind the calls, assert every applicable right, and work it with all three bureaus and the collector directly — no cookie-cutter form letters.
Review & Validate
We pull all three bureau reports, find every error tied to the Empire Portfolios, Inc. account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to Empire Portfolios, Inc.. When they fail to investigate properly, we escalate to the CFPB and, where warranted, attorneys.
Track & Build
We monitor the outcome and coach you on rebuilding once inaccurate items are addressed. Results vary by profile.
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516-677-8833 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 516-677-8833?
516-677-8833 is a direct-dial line associated with Empire Portfolios, Inc. (also seen as Empire Portfolios, Inc.), a debt buyer headquartered in Woodbury, NY. The number resolves to Nassau County, New York. If you received a call from 516-677-8833 — often showing the last four digits 8833 on your screen — it is very likely Empire Portfolios, Inc. attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often charged-off consumer accounts.
Is 516-677-8833 a scam number?
Empire Portfolios, Inc. is a real, registered company, and 516-677-8833 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like Empire Portfolios, Inc., so the number showing on your screen is not proof of anything. Never give payment or personal information based on a phone call alone. Ask for the caller's name, company, and a written validation notice before you discuss any debt.
Do I have to answer or call back 516-677-8833?
You are not legally required to answer 516-677-8833 or call Empire Portfolios, Inc. back. In fact, it is usually smarter to say nothing on the phone and instead demand everything in writing. Under the FDCPA, once you send a written debt-validation request, Empire Portfolios, Inc. must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is Empire Portfolios, Inc. calling me about charged-off consumer accounts?
A call from 516-677-8833 usually means an original charged-off consumer accounts went unpaid and was sold to Empire Portfolios, Inc., which now owns the balance and dials this line to collect it. The account may have aged or changed hands more than once, so demand the full paper trail before you accept the balance as accurate.
Can I stop Empire Portfolios, Inc. from calling 516-677-8833?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling Empire Portfolios, Inc. to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 516-677-8833 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt Empire Portfolios, Inc. is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 516-677-8833 until the debt is validated. Once you confirm the debt is yours, accurate, and still within your state's statute of limitations, you can consider a written pay-for-delete arrangement. Paying an unverified or time-barred debt can restart the clock and lock in a negative mark. Get a free assessment first.
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