Who Called From 602-453-8806?
Short answer: 602-453-8806 is a number used by Progressive Financial Services (Progressive Financial Services), a third-party collection agency based in Tempe, AZ — documented consumer line (public directory record). They are almost certainly trying to collect a debt, most often financial services. 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 602-453-8806?
The number 602-453-8806 is used by Progressive Financial Services (documented consumer line (public directory record)), a third-party collection agency in Tempe, AZ. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete Progressive Financial Services guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 602-453-8806 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 602-453-8806 (area code 602, ending in 8806)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to the 602 area code.
- 🏢 Operator: Progressive Financial Services, a third-party collection agency in Tempe, AZ.
- 🔢 Related lines: Progressive Financial Services is documented using 1 number in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
602-453-8806 is a direct-dial number tied to the 602 area code, which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though Progressive Financial Services operates out of Tempe, AZ.
Some carriers display 602-453-8806 under a spoofed or neighboring city name. Do not trust the on-screen label — trust the written validation you request from Progressive Financial Services.
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: Progressive Financial Services.
Why Is Progressive Financial Services Calling Me From 602-453-8806?
In our directory, 602-453-8806 is tracked as a documented consumer line (public directory record) for Progressive Financial Services, which typically collects financial services. A call from 602-453-8806 usually happens because:
- ✅ An original account (a financial services, for example) went unpaid and was charged off by the creditor.
- ✅ The account was placed with Progressive Financial Services to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Progressive Financial Services is now dialing you from 602-453-8806 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 602-453-8806 often come right after a billing cycle closes. Some people report that 602-453-8806 calls once and hangs up, then tries again from a different Progressive Financial Services line hours later. A single missed call is not proof of a valid debt. When 602-453-8806 shows up on your caller ID, it is worth checking whether the Progressive Financial Services account also appears on your credit report. A phantom call with no tradeline may signal an unvalidated or misrouted debt. Bottom line — make Progressive Financial Services prove the financial services in writing first.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 602-453-8806 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that Progressive Financial Services can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 602-453-8806
Anything you say to Progressive Financial Services can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 602-453-8806 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 Progressive Financial Services.
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to Progressive Financial Services — 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 602-453-8806.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 602-453-8806. Any legitimate Progressive Financial Services 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 602-453-8806 caller. If it truly is your Progressive Financial Services account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 602-453-8806 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific Progressive Financial Services line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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Save 602-453-8806 as a contact labeled "Progressive Financial Services — do not answer" so you can screen future calls with confidence.
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Do not return the call to 602-453-8806 until you have the account details in writing — a call-back can be treated as engagement.
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Ask, in writing, that Progressive Financial Services identify the original creditor behind the 602-453-8806 calls and the date the debt was opened.
Your Rights When Progressive Financial Services Calls From 602-453-8806
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 Progressive Financial Services 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 Progressive Financial Services 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 602-453-8806: 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 Progressive Financial Services 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, Progressive Financial Services generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars Progressive Financial Services 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 602-453-8806
We investigate the specific Progressive Financial Services 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 Progressive Financial Services account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to Progressive Financial Services. 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.
Or call us directly at 336-310-0090. Results vary based on your individual credit profile.
602-453-8806 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 602-453-8806?
602-453-8806 is a direct-dial line associated with Progressive Financial Services (also seen as Progressive Financial Services), a third-party collection agency headquartered in Tempe, AZ. The number resolves to the 602 area code. If you received a call from 602-453-8806 — often showing the last four digits 8806 on your screen — it is very likely Progressive Financial Services attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often financial services.
Is 602-453-8806 a scam number?
Progressive Financial Services is a real, registered company, and 602-453-8806 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like Progressive Financial Services, 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 602-453-8806?
You are not legally required to answer 602-453-8806 or call Progressive Financial Services 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, Progressive Financial Services must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is Progressive Financial Services calling me about financial services?
A call from 602-453-8806 usually means an original financial services went unpaid and was placed with Progressive Financial Services, which dials this line to collect on the original creditor's behalf. 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 Progressive Financial Services from calling 602-453-8806?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling Progressive Financial Services to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 602-453-8806 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt Progressive Financial Services is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 602-453-8806 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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