Who Called From 718-332-9244?
Short answer: 718-332-9244 is a number used by Palada's Billing Service, Inc. (Palada's Billing Service, Inc.), a third-party collection agency based in Brooklyn, NY — nyc department of consumer affairs (predecessor to dcwp) debt-collection license 1455717-dca on file, address of record in brooklyn, ny. They are almost certainly trying to collect a debt, most often 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 718-332-9244?
The number 718-332-9244 is used by Palada's Billing Service, Inc. (nyc department of consumer affairs (predecessor to dcwp) debt-collection license 1455717-dca on file, address of record in brooklyn, ny), a third-party collection agency in Brooklyn, NY. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete Palada's Billing Service, Inc. guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 718-332-9244 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 718-332-9244 (area code 718, ending in 9244)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to New York City (outer boroughs).
- 🏢 Operator: Palada's Billing Service, Inc., a third-party collection agency in Brooklyn, NY.
- 🔢 Related lines: Palada's Billing Service, Inc. is documented using 1 number in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
718-332-9244 is a direct-dial number tied to New York City (outer boroughs), which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though Palada's Billing Service, Inc. operates out of Brooklyn, NY.
Some carriers display 718-332-9244 under a spoofed or neighboring city name. Do not trust the on-screen label — trust the written validation you request from Palada's Billing Service, Inc..
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: Palada's Billing Service, Inc..
Why Is Palada's Billing Service, Inc. Calling Me From 718-332-9244?
In our directory, 718-332-9244 is tracked as a nyc department of consumer affairs (predecessor to dcwp) debt-collection license 1455717-dca on file, address of record in brooklyn, ny for Palada's Billing Service, Inc., which typically collects consumer accounts, retail debt. A call from 718-332-9244 usually happens because:
- ✅ An original account (a consumer accounts, for example) went unpaid and was charged off by the creditor.
- ✅ The account was placed with Palada's Billing Service, Inc. to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Palada's Billing Service, Inc. is now dialing you from 718-332-9244 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 718-332-9244 often come right after a billing cycle closes. Some people report that 718-332-9244 calls once and hangs up, then tries again from a different Palada's Billing Service, Inc. line hours later. A single missed call is not proof of a valid debt. When 718-332-9244 shows up on your caller ID, it is worth checking whether the Palada's Billing Service, Inc. account also appears on your credit report. A phantom call with no tradeline may signal an unvalidated or misrouted debt. Bottom line — make Palada's Billing Service, Inc. prove the consumer accounts in writing first.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 718-332-9244 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that Palada's Billing Service, Inc. can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 718-332-9244
Anything you say to Palada's Billing Service, Inc. can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 718-332-9244 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 Palada's Billing Service, Inc..
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to Palada's Billing Service, 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 718-332-9244.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 718-332-9244. Any legitimate Palada's Billing Service, 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 718-332-9244 caller. If it truly is your Palada's Billing Service, Inc. account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 718-332-9244 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific Palada's Billing Service, Inc. line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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Save 718-332-9244 as a contact labeled "Palada's Billing Service, Inc. — do not answer" so you can screen future calls with confidence.
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Do not return the call to 718-332-9244 until you have the account details in writing — a call-back can be treated as engagement.
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Ask, in writing, that Palada's Billing Service, Inc. identify the original creditor behind the 718-332-9244 calls and the date the debt was opened.
Your Rights When Palada's Billing Service, Inc. Calls From 718-332-9244
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 Palada's Billing Service, 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 Palada's Billing Service, 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 718-332-9244: 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 Palada's Billing Service, 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, Palada's Billing Service, Inc. generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars Palada's Billing Service, 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 718-332-9244
We investigate the specific Palada's Billing Service, 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 Palada's Billing Service, Inc. account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to Palada's Billing Service, Inc.. When they fail to investigate properly, we escalate to the CFPB and, where warranted, attorneys.
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We monitor the outcome and coach you on rebuilding once inaccurate items are addressed. Results vary by profile.
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718-332-9244 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 718-332-9244?
718-332-9244 is a direct-dial line associated with Palada's Billing Service, Inc. (also seen as Palada's Billing Service, Inc.), a third-party collection agency headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. The number resolves to New York City (outer boroughs). If you received a call from 718-332-9244 — often showing the last four digits 9244 on your screen — it is very likely Palada's Billing Service, Inc. attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often consumer accounts, retail debt.
Is 718-332-9244 a scam number?
Palada's Billing Service, Inc. is a real, registered company, and 718-332-9244 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like Palada's Billing Service, 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 718-332-9244?
You are not legally required to answer 718-332-9244 or call Palada's Billing Service, 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, Palada's Billing Service, Inc. must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is Palada's Billing Service, Inc. calling me about consumer accounts?
A call from 718-332-9244 usually means an original consumer accounts went unpaid and was placed with Palada's Billing Service, Inc., 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 Palada's Billing Service, Inc. from calling 718-332-9244?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling Palada's Billing Service, Inc. to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 718-332-9244 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt Palada's Billing Service, Inc. is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 718-332-9244 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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