Who Called From 608-661-3000?
Short answer: 608-661-3000 is a number used by State Recovery Service (SRS), a third-party collection agency based in Ridgeland, MS — nyc department of consumer affairs (predecessor to dcwp) debt-collection license 1138253-dca on file, address of record in madison, wi. They are almost certainly trying to collect a debt, most often medical debt. 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 608-661-3000?
The number 608-661-3000 is used by State Recovery Service (nyc department of consumer affairs (predecessor to dcwp) debt-collection license 1138253-dca on file, address of record in madison, wi), a third-party collection agency in Ridgeland, MS. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete State Recovery Service guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 608-661-3000 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 608-661-3000 (area code 608, ending in 3000)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to the 608 area code.
- 🏢 Operator: State Recovery Service, a third-party collection agency in Ridgeland, MS.
- 🔢 Related lines: State Recovery Service is documented using 1 number in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
608-661-3000 is a direct-dial number tied to the 608 area code, which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though State Recovery Service operates out of Ridgeland, MS.
Some carriers display 608-661-3000 under a spoofed or neighboring city name. Do not trust the on-screen label — trust the written validation you request from State Recovery Service.
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: SRS, State Recovery Services, State Recovery Service Inc.
Why Is SRS Calling Me From 608-661-3000?
In our directory, 608-661-3000 is tracked as a nyc department of consumer affairs (predecessor to dcwp) debt-collection license 1138253-dca on file, address of record in madison, wi for State Recovery Service, which typically collects medical debt, consumer accounts. A call from 608-661-3000 usually happens because:
- ✅ An original account (a medical debt, for example) went unpaid and was charged off by the creditor.
- ✅ The account was placed with State Recovery Service to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ State Recovery Service is now dialing you from 608-661-3000 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 608-661-3000 often come right after a billing cycle closes. Some people report that 608-661-3000 calls once and hangs up, then tries again from a different State Recovery Service line hours later. A single missed call is not proof of a valid debt. When 608-661-3000 shows up on your caller ID, it is worth checking whether the State Recovery Service account also appears on your credit report. A phantom call with no tradeline may signal an unvalidated or misrouted debt. Bottom line — make State Recovery Service prove the medical debt in writing first.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 608-661-3000 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that State Recovery Service can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 608-661-3000
Anything you say to SRS can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 608-661-3000 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 State Recovery Service.
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to State Recovery Service — 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 608-661-3000.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 608-661-3000. Any legitimate State Recovery Service 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 608-661-3000 caller. If it truly is your State Recovery Service account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 608-661-3000 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific State Recovery Service line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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Save 608-661-3000 as a contact labeled "State Recovery Service — do not answer" so you can screen future calls with confidence.
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Do not return the call to 608-661-3000 until you have the account details in writing — a call-back can be treated as engagement.
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Ask, in writing, that State Recovery Service identify the original creditor behind the 608-661-3000 calls and the date the debt was opened.
Your Rights When SRS Calls From 608-661-3000
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 SRS 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 State Recovery Service 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 608-661-3000: 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 State Recovery Service 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, SRS generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars SRS 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 608-661-3000
We investigate the specific State Recovery Service 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 SRS account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to State Recovery Service. 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.
608-661-3000 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 608-661-3000?
608-661-3000 is a direct-dial line associated with State Recovery Service (also seen as SRS), a third-party collection agency headquartered in Ridgeland, MS. The number resolves to the 608 area code. If you received a call from 608-661-3000 — often showing the last four digits 3000 on your screen — it is very likely State Recovery Service attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often medical debt, consumer accounts.
Is 608-661-3000 a scam number?
State Recovery Service is a real, registered company, and 608-661-3000 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like SRS, 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 608-661-3000?
You are not legally required to answer 608-661-3000 or call State Recovery Service 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, State Recovery Service must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is State Recovery Service calling me about medical debt?
A call from 608-661-3000 usually means an original medical debt went unpaid and was placed with State Recovery Service, 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 State Recovery Service from calling 608-661-3000?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling State Recovery Service to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 608-661-3000 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt State Recovery Service is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 608-661-3000 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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