Who Called From 813-251-0802?
Short answer: 813-251-0802 is a number used by Collection Management Service Inc. (Collection Management Service Inc.), a third-party collection agency based in Union City, TN — documented consumer line (public directory record). 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 813-251-0802?
The number 813-251-0802 is used by Collection Management Service Inc. (documented consumer line (public directory record)), a third-party collection agency in Union City, TN. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete Collection Management Service Inc. guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 813-251-0802 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 813-251-0802 (area code 813, ending in 0802)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to the 813 area code.
- 🏢 Operator: Collection Management Service Inc., a third-party collection agency in Union City, TN.
- 🔢 Related lines: Collection Management Service Inc. is documented using 1 number in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
813-251-0802 is a direct-dial number tied to the 813 area code, which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though Collection Management Service Inc. operates out of Union City, TN.
Some carriers display 813-251-0802 under a spoofed or neighboring city name. Do not trust the on-screen label — trust the written validation you request from Collection Management Service Inc..
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: Collection Management Service Inc..
Why Is Collection Management Service Inc. Calling Me From 813-251-0802?
In our directory, 813-251-0802 is tracked as a documented consumer line (public directory record) for Collection Management Service Inc., which typically collects consumer accounts. A call from 813-251-0802 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 Collection Management Service Inc. to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Collection Management Service Inc. is now dialing you from 813-251-0802 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 813-251-0802 often come right after a billing cycle closes. Some people report that 813-251-0802 calls once and hangs up, then tries again from a different Collection Management Service Inc. line hours later. A single missed call is not proof of a valid debt. When 813-251-0802 shows up on your caller ID, it is worth checking whether the Collection Management 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 Collection Management Service Inc. prove the consumer accounts in writing first.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 813-251-0802 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that Collection Management Service Inc. can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 813-251-0802
Anything you say to Collection Management Service Inc. can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 813-251-0802 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 Collection Management Service Inc..
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to Collection Management 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 813-251-0802.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 813-251-0802. Any legitimate Collection Management 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 813-251-0802 caller. If it truly is your Collection Management Service Inc. account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 813-251-0802 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific Collection Management Service Inc. line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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Save 813-251-0802 as a contact labeled "Collection Management Service Inc. — do not answer" so you can screen future calls with confidence.
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Do not return the call to 813-251-0802 until you have the account details in writing — a call-back can be treated as engagement.
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Ask, in writing, that Collection Management Service Inc. identify the original creditor behind the 813-251-0802 calls and the date the debt was opened.
Your Rights When Collection Management Service Inc. Calls From 813-251-0802
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 Collection Management 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 Collection Management 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 813-251-0802: 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 Collection Management 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, Collection Management Service Inc. generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars Collection Management 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 813-251-0802
We investigate the specific Collection Management 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 Collection Management Service Inc. account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to Collection Management Service 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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813-251-0802 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 813-251-0802?
813-251-0802 is a direct-dial line associated with Collection Management Service Inc. (also seen as Collection Management Service Inc.), a third-party collection agency headquartered in Union City, TN. The number resolves to the 813 area code. If you received a call from 813-251-0802 — often showing the last four digits 0802 on your screen — it is very likely Collection Management Service Inc. attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often consumer accounts.
Is 813-251-0802 a scam number?
Collection Management Service Inc. is a real, registered company, and 813-251-0802 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like Collection Management 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 813-251-0802?
You are not legally required to answer 813-251-0802 or call Collection Management 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, Collection Management Service Inc. must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is Collection Management Service Inc. calling me about consumer accounts?
A call from 813-251-0802 usually means an original consumer accounts went unpaid and was placed with Collection Management 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 Collection Management Service Inc. from calling 813-251-0802?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling Collection Management Service Inc. to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 813-251-0802 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt Collection Management Service Inc. is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 813-251-0802 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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