Who Called From 973-753-5100?
Short answer: 973-753-5100 is a number used by Pressler, Felt & Warshaw (Pressler), a collection law firm based in Parsippany, NJ — reported account-servicing line originating from the 973 area code. They are almost certainly trying to collect a debt, most often credit card 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 973-753-5100?
The number 973-753-5100 is used by Pressler, Felt & Warshaw (reported account-servicing line originating from the 973 area code), a collection law firm in Parsippany, NJ. For the full company profile — ownership, history, and known aliases — see our complete Pressler, Felt & Warshaw guide. This page focuses on the calls coming from 973-753-5100 specifically.
About this specific number
- 📞 Number: 973-753-5100 (area code 973, ending in 5100)
- 📍 Line type: Direct-dial — resolves to the 973 area code.
- 🏢 Operator: Pressler, Felt & Warshaw, a collection law firm in Parsippany, NJ.
- 🔢 Related lines: Pressler, Felt & Warshaw is documented using 2 numbers in our directory, so calls may also come from other digits.
973-753-5100 is a direct-dial number tied to the 973 area code, which is why the call may have appeared "local" on your caller ID even though Pressler, Felt & Warshaw operates out of Parsippany, NJ.
973-753-5100 may rotate with other Pressler, Felt & Warshaw lines during a single collection campaign, so blocking one number rarely stops the calls entirely.
On your caller ID, in voicemails, or in letters, this company can also appear as: Pressler, Pressler & Pressler, PFW, Pressler Felt Warshaw LLP.
Why Is Pressler Calling Me From 973-753-5100?
In our directory, 973-753-5100 is tracked as a reported account-servicing line originating from the 973 area code for Pressler, Felt & Warshaw, which typically collects credit card debt, purchased debt, consumer loans. A call from 973-753-5100 usually happens because:
- ✅ An original account (a credit card debt, for example) went unpaid and was charged off by the creditor.
- ✅ The account was placed with Pressler, Felt & Warshaw to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Pressler, Felt & Warshaw is now dialing you from 973-753-5100 and possibly other lines to reach a resolution.
Calls from 973-753-5100 often come in waves over several weeks. A number of consumers say 973-753-5100 left a vague voicemail asking them to "call back regarding an important business matter" without naming Pressler, Felt & Warshaw. Under the FDCPA, a collector must meaningfully disclose who it is. Text messages and emails sometimes accompany calls from 973-753-5100. Every channel Pressler, Felt & Warshaw uses is bound by the same FDCPA rules, so keep copies of all of them as potential evidence. In short, a ring from 973-753-5100 is a prompt to check your rights, not to pay.
Important: a phone call — even from a real number like 973-753-5100 — does not prove you owe the debt, that the amount is correct, or that Pressler, Felt & Warshaw can legally collect it. That is exactly why your validation rights matter.
What NOT to Say If You Answer 973-753-5100
Anything you say to Pressler can be used to collect. Protect yourself — avoid these common mistakes on the call.
Don't admit the debt is yours
When 973-753-5100 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 Pressler, Felt & Warshaw.
Don't agree to a payment on the spot
A single payment to Pressler, Felt & Warshaw — 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 973-753-5100.
Don't give bank or card details
Do not read out your bank account, debit, or credit card number to anyone calling from 973-753-5100. Any legitimate Pressler, Felt & Warshaw 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 973-753-5100 caller. If it truly is your Pressler, Felt & Warshaw account, they should already have what they need and must prove it.
What To Do If 973-753-5100 Keeps Calling
Here are concrete next steps for this specific Pressler, Felt & Warshaw line. Work through them in order — each one strengthens your position before you ever discuss the debt.
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Send Pressler, Felt & Warshaw a written debt-validation letter within 30 days of the first call from 973-753-5100 and keep the certified-mail receipt.
- 2
If 973-753-5100 calls before 8am or after 9pm your local time, note the exact timestamp; that window is off-limits under the FDCPA.
- 3
Block 973-753-5100 on your device, but remember that Pressler, Felt & Warshaw may simply switch to another line — so pair blocking with a written request.
Your Rights When Pressler Calls From 973-753-5100
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 Pressler 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 Pressler, Felt & Warshaw 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 973-753-5100: 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 Pressler, Felt & Warshaw 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, Pressler generally cannot win a lawsuit — and a payment could dangerously restart that clock.
6. Know the Anti-Harassment Rules
The FDCPA bars Pressler 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 973-753-5100
We investigate the specific Pressler, Felt & Warshaw 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 Pressler account, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and to Pressler, Felt & Warshaw. 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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973-753-5100 — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is calling me from 973-753-5100?
973-753-5100 is a direct-dial line associated with Pressler, Felt & Warshaw (also seen as Pressler), a collection law firm headquartered in Parsippany, NJ and operating since 1970. The number resolves to the 973 area code. If you received a call from 973-753-5100 — often showing the last four digits 5100 on your screen — it is very likely Pressler, Felt & Warshaw attempting to reach you about a debt they say you owe, most often credit card debt, purchased debt, consumer loans.
Is 973-753-5100 a scam number?
Pressler, Felt & Warshaw is a real, registered company, and 973-753-5100 is a documented line tied to it. That said, scammers do "spoof" the caller ID of well-known collectors like Pressler, 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 973-753-5100?
You are not legally required to answer 973-753-5100 or call Pressler, Felt & Warshaw 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, Pressler, Felt & Warshaw must pause collection until it mails you proof of the debt.
Why is Pressler, Felt & Warshaw calling me about credit card debt?
A call from 973-753-5100 usually means an original credit card debt went unpaid and was placed with Pressler, Felt & Warshaw, 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 Pressler, Felt & Warshaw from calling 973-753-5100?
Yes. The FDCPA lets you send a written cease-and-desist demand telling Pressler, Felt & Warshaw to stop contacting you by phone. They can still report to the bureaus or pursue other legal steps, but the calls from 973-753-5100 and any related lines must stop. This is a useful way to end harassment while you build your dispute.
Should I pay the debt Pressler, Felt & Warshaw is calling about?
Do not pay anything based on a call from 973-753-5100 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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