Who Called From 866-458-7619?
Short answer: 866-458-7619 is a number used by State Collection Service (State Collection), a medical debt collector based in Madison, WI — reported automated-dialer line (toll-free). 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 866-458-7619?
The number 866-458-7619 is used by State Collection Service (reported automated-dialer line (toll-free)), a medical debt collector in Madison, WI. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete State Collection Service guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 866-458-7619 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 866-458-7619 (area code 866, ending in 7619)
- 📍 Line type: Toll-free — resolves to a toll-free line.
- 🏢 Operator: State Collection Service, a medical debt collector in Madison, WI.
- 🔢 Related lines: State Collection Service is documented using 5 numbers in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
866-458-7619 is a toll-free number, which collectors like State Collection use for high-volume inbound and outbound calling.
If 866-458-7619 appears alongside calls from unfamiliar numbers, list them all when you write to State Collection Service — it helps establish the full pattern of contact.
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: State Collection, SCS, State Collection Service Inc.
Why Is State Collection Calling Me From 866-458-7619?
In our directory, 866-458-7619 is tracked as a reported automated-dialer line (toll-free) for State Collection Service, which typically collects medical debt, hospital bills, clinic balances. A call from 866-458-7619 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 Collection Service to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ State Collection Service is now dialing you from 866-458-7619 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 866-458-7619 often come once a debt is transferred for collection. Consumers sometimes confuse 866-458-7619 with a scam because the caller pressures for immediate payment. Whether or not the line is genuine, you should never pay on the spot; insist on written validation first. Occasionally 866-458-7619 is used to reach a co-signer, spouse, or reference rather than the actual debtor. State Collection Service is sharply limited in what it may disclose to third parties, so those calls carry their own compliance risks. The smart response to 866-458-7619 is patience plus a paper trail.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 866-458-7619 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that State Collection Service can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 866-458-7619
Anything you say to State Collection can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 866-458-7619 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 Collection Service.
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to State Collection 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 866-458-7619.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 866-458-7619. Any legitimate State Collection 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 866-458-7619 caller. If it truly is your State Collection Service account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 866-458-7619 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific State Collection Service line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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If 866-458-7619 calls before 8am or after 9pm your local time, note the exact timestamp; that window is off-limits under the FDCPA.
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If you believe the 866-458-7619 debt is not yours, dispute it in writing and request that State Collection Service cease reporting until it is verified.
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Send State Collection Service a written debt-validation letter within 30 days of the first call from 866-458-7619 and keep the certified-mail receipt.
Your Rights When State Collection Calls From 866-458-7619
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 State Collection 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 Collection 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 866-458-7619: 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 Collection 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, State Collection generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars State Collection 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 866-458-7619
We investigate the specific State Collection 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 State Collection account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to State Collection 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.
866-458-7619 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 866-458-7619?
866-458-7619 is a toll-free line associated with State Collection Service (also seen as State Collection), a medical debt collector headquartered in Madison, WI and operating since 1949. The number resolves to a toll-free line. If you received a call from 866-458-7619 — often showing the last four digits 7619 on your screen — it is very likely State Collection Service attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often medical debt, hospital bills, clinic balances.
Is 866-458-7619 a scam number?
State Collection Service is a real, registered company, and 866-458-7619 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like State Collection, 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 866-458-7619?
You are not legally required to answer 866-458-7619 or call State Collection 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 Collection Service must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is State Collection Service calling me about medical debt?
A call from 866-458-7619 usually means an original medical debt went unpaid and was placed with State Collection 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 Collection Service from calling 866-458-7619?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling State Collection Service to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 866-458-7619 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 Collection Service is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 866-458-7619 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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