Who Called From 810-239-8679?
Short answer: 810-239-8679 is a number used by Russell Collection Agency, Inc (Russell Collection Agency, Inc), a third-party collection agency based in Flint, MI — florida consumer-collection-agency registration cca0200147, first approved 2001, carries this telephone of record (flint, mi). They are almost certainly trying to collect a debt, most often medical bills. 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 810-239-8679?
The number 810-239-8679 is used by Russell Collection Agency, Inc (florida consumer-collection-agency registration cca0200147, first approved 2001, carries this telephone of record (flint, mi)), a third-party collection agency in Flint, MI. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete Russell Collection Agency, Inc guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 810-239-8679 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 810-239-8679 (area code 810, ending in 8679)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to the 810 area code.
- 🏢 Operator: Russell Collection Agency, Inc, a third-party collection agency in Flint, MI.
- 🔢 Related lines: Russell Collection Agency, Inc is documented using 1 number in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
810-239-8679 is a direct-dial number tied to the 810 area code, which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though Russell Collection Agency, Inc operates out of Flint, MI.
Some carriers display 810-239-8679 under a spoofed or neighboring city name. Do not trust the on-screen label — trust the written validation you request from Russell Collection Agency, Inc.
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as:
Why Is Russell Collection Agency, Inc Calling Me From 810-239-8679?
In our directory, 810-239-8679 is tracked as a florida consumer-collection-agency registration cca0200147, first approved 2001, carries this telephone of record (flint, mi) for Russell Collection Agency, Inc, which typically collects medical bills, credit card debt, student account balances. A call from 810-239-8679 usually happens because:
- ✅ An original account (a medical bills, for example) went unpaid and was charged off by the creditor.
- ✅ The account was placed with Russell Collection Agency, Inc to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Russell Collection Agency, Inc is now dialing you from 810-239-8679 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 810-239-8679 often come right after a billing cycle closes. Some people report that 810-239-8679 calls once and hangs up, then tries again from a different Russell Collection Agency, Inc line hours later. A single missed call is not proof of a valid debt. When 810-239-8679 shows up on your caller ID, it is worth checking whether the Russell Collection Agency, Inc account also appears on your credit report. A phantom call with no tradeline may signal an unvalidated or misrouted debt. Bottom line — make Russell Collection Agency, Inc prove the medical bills in writing first.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 810-239-8679 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that Russell Collection Agency, Inc can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 810-239-8679
Anything you say to Russell Collection Agency, Inc can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 810-239-8679 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 Russell Collection Agency, Inc.
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to Russell Collection Agency, 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 810-239-8679.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 810-239-8679. Any legitimate Russell Collection Agency, 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 810-239-8679 caller. If it truly is your Russell Collection Agency, Inc account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 810-239-8679 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific Russell Collection Agency, Inc line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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Save 810-239-8679 as a contact labeled "Russell Collection Agency, Inc — do not answer" so you can screen future calls with confidence.
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Do not return the call to 810-239-8679 until you have the account details in writing — a call-back can be treated as engagement.
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Ask, in writing, that Russell Collection Agency, Inc identify the original creditor behind the 810-239-8679 calls and the date the debt was opened.
Your Rights When Russell Collection Agency, Inc Calls From 810-239-8679
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 Russell Collection Agency, 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 Russell Collection Agency, 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 810-239-8679: 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 Russell Collection Agency, 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, Russell Collection Agency, Inc generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars Russell Collection Agency, 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 810-239-8679
We investigate the specific Russell Collection Agency, 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 Russell Collection Agency, Inc account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to Russell Collection Agency, 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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810-239-8679 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 810-239-8679?
810-239-8679 is a direct-dial line associated with Russell Collection Agency, Inc (also seen as Russell Collection Agency, Inc), a third-party collection agency headquartered in Flint, MI and operating since 2001. The number resolves to the 810 area code. If you received a call from 810-239-8679 — often showing the last four digits 8679 on your screen — it is very likely Russell Collection Agency, Inc attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often medical bills, credit card debt, student account balances.
Is 810-239-8679 a scam number?
Russell Collection Agency, Inc is a real, registered company, and 810-239-8679 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like Russell Collection Agency, 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 810-239-8679?
You are not legally required to answer 810-239-8679 or call Russell Collection Agency, 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, Russell Collection Agency, Inc must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is Russell Collection Agency, Inc calling me about medical bills?
A call from 810-239-8679 usually means an original medical bills went unpaid and was placed with Russell Collection Agency, 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 Russell Collection Agency, Inc from calling 810-239-8679?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling Russell Collection Agency, Inc to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 810-239-8679 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt Russell Collection Agency, Inc is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 810-239-8679 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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