If you searched “Allied Collection Services,” “Allied Collections,” “Allied Collection Service,” or “Allied Interstate” – you may be looking for one of several different debt collection companies that share similar names. Before paying anything or engaging with any contact, identifying which entity is actually reaching out is the most important first step. The wrong payment to the wrong company resolves nothing and may waive rights you still have.
This page covers Allied Collection Services, Inc. (ACS) based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and related Allied-named entities, including Allied Collection Service, Inc. (Indiana) and Allied Interstate LLC (New York). All three are separate companies with separate legal histories. Call +1-844-638-1122 – The Wood Firm PLLC works on contingency.
Key Takeaways
- Three separate “Allied” debt collectors exist: ACS Las Vegas NV, Allied Collection Service, Columbus IN, and Allied Interstate LLC New York – confirm which one is contacting you before responding
- Allied Collection Services (ACS, Las Vegas) has faced 200+ federal court cases and lawsuits including a class action over improper medical debt collection
- Allied Interstate LLC lawsuits alleged using the word “settlement” to falsely imply legal obligation, sending letters pretending to be the original creditor, and unlawful automated calls
- Allied Interstate pays online at their portal – but speak to an attorney before making any payment
- The Wood Firm PLLC works on contingency – whether you owe the debt or not, we can help you
Who Is Allied Collection Services – And Which Company Is Contacting You?
The name “Allied Collection” appears across multiple separate debt collection companies. Identifying which one has your account determines which lawsuits are relevant, which contact information is correct, and which legal strategies apply.
Allied Collection Services, Inc. (ACS) – Las Vegas, Nevada is the primary subject of this article. Founded over two decades ago, ACS is headquartered at 3080 S Durango Drive, Suite 208, Las Vegas, NV 89117. They specialize in medical, higher education, municipal, and retail debt collection, operating on a no-collection, no-fee contingency model. Their main number is (702) 939-8300.
Allied Collection Service, Inc. – Columbus, Indiana (note: “Service” singular, not “Services”) is a separate company founded in 1969, operating primarily in Indiana. Their website is alliedcollectionservice.com. If your GSC search led you here for “allied collection service columbus indiana,” this is the Indiana entity – not the Las Vegas company.
Allied Interstate LLC – New York is a third separate entity that primarily collects telecommunications debt, including Sprint accounts. If you are searching for “allied interstate,” “allied interstate pay online,” or “pay allied interstate,” that is a different company with its own lawsuit history detailed below. Their payment portal is separate from ACS.
Allied Collection Services Phone Numbers
The following numbers are associated with Allied Collection Services, Inc. (Las Vegas, NV). If you’re receiving calls from any of these, you’re dealing with ACS specifically:
- (702) 939-8300 / 702-939-8300 / 7029398300 — primary
- (702) 939-8360 / 702-939-8360 / 7029398360
- (616) 741-0461 / 616-741-0461 / 6167410461
- (813) 991-1444 / 813-991-1444 / 8139911444
- (702) 944-4126 / 702-944-4126 / 7029444126
- (800) 719-2755 / 800-719-2755 / 8007192755
- (702) 737-5506 / 702-737-5506 / 7027375506
- (888) 300-0933 / 888-300-0933 / 8883000933
- (702) 723-3095 / 702-723-3095 / 7027233095
- (812) 372-0263 / 812-372-0263 / 8123720263
- (800) 310-3349 / 800-310-3349 / 8003103349
- (734) 525-2836 / 734-525-2836 / 7345252836
Whether You Owe The Debt Or Not, We Can Help You!
Federal law protects you from abusive debt collection regardless of whether the debt is valid. You may be entitled to:
- Up to $1,000 per FDCPA violation
- Actual damages for emotional distress and financial harm
- Attorney fees paid by Allied if we win
✓ We work on contingency — You pay nothing unless we win
FREE Case Review: +1-844-638-1122
How to Stop Calls from Allied Collection Services
Before sending a cease-and-desist or making any payment, confirm in writing which Allied entity has your account – the legal name, address, and state of incorporation. A cease-and-desist sent to the wrong entity provides no protection, and a payment to the wrong company satisfies nothing. Once confirmed, here is what to do if you’re receiving calls from (702) 939-8300 / 702-939-8300 / 7029398300 or any of the numbers above:
1. Request Written Debt Validation
Within 30 days of first contact, send a written validation request via certified mail to 3080 S Durango Drive, Suite 208, Las Vegas, NV 89117. Request the original creditor’s full name and account number, the complete chain of assignment, an itemized balance breakdown, and their authorization to collect. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, ACS must pause all collection activity until they adequately respond. Given the Colclough case’s allegations of failing to identify the creditor, their validation response is worth examining carefully.
2. Watch for the Word “Settlement” in Their Communications
The Tatis v. Allied Interstate class action specifically alleged that using the word “settlement” in collection communications falsely implied a legal obligation to pay – misleading consumers about the actual status of their debt. If any Allied letter or call uses settlement language, document it exactly as received. That framing may constitute a deceptive practice under the FDCPA regardless of whether the underlying debt is valid.
3. Send a Cease-and-Desist Letter
If calls continue after your validation request, send a written cease-and-desist via certified mail to the confirmed Allied entity address. All contact must stop except to confirm cessation or notify you of legal action. Keep your receipt. Note that a cease-and-desist stops calls but does not eliminate the debt or prevent a lawsuit.
4. Hire an Attorney
Once Allied knows you have legal representation, contact routes through your attorney. The Wood Firm PLLC works on contingency – whether you owe the debt or not. Call +1-844-638-1122.
Lawsuits Against Allied Collection Services and Allied Interstate
The Allied-named entities carry significant combined federal litigation history across medical debt, telecom collection, and letter disclosure practices.
Allied Collection Services, Inc. (Las Vegas): In Austin v. Allied Collection Services, Inc. (2021), a class action alleged improper medical debt collection and breach of contract. In Gonzalez v. Allied Collection Services, Inc. (2016-2019), a court found ACS violated the FDCPA, leading to a jury trial on statutory damages. Colclough v. Allied Collection Services of California, LLC (2018) alleged their collection letters failed to identify the creditor and falsely threatened legal action. Patterson v. Allied Collection Services, Inc. (2017) alleged collection of unenforceable loans and deceptive practices. Additionally, FTC v. Allied Bond & Collection Agency resulted in a $140,000 penalty followed by a $1.75 million settlement for further violations – though Allied Bond is a related but distinct entity.
Allied Interstate LLC (New York): In Tatis v. Allied Interstate LLC, a class action alleged that Allied’s use of the word “settlement” falsely implied consumers had a legal obligation to pay, violating the FDCPA. An Allied Interstate FDCPA lawsuit in North Carolina alleged the company sent letters pretending to be the original creditor and coerced consumers into payments to avoid non-existent lawsuits. Gil et al. v. Allied Interstate LLC and Rashid v. Allied Interstate LLC both addressed improper collection communications in New York. An Allied Interstate TCPA lawsuit alleged unlawful automated calls and SMS messages. Simmons v. Allied Collection Services, Inc. also alleged improper debt collection practices. These cases collectively center on what courts described as “unfair or unconscionable means” to collect debts.
How to Remove Allied Collection Services from Your Credit Report
To remove Allied Collection Services from your credit report, start by verifying the entry matches the specific entity that claims to hold your account. Given the multiple Allied-named companies, a misattributed entry – where the wrong Allied entity is listed – may itself be a ground for dispute.
- If the creditor is misidentified – the Colclough case established that failing to identify the creditor in collection letters is an FDCPA violation. If the bureau entry doesn’t clearly trace to the original creditor, dispute that specific discrepancy in writing with all three bureaus
- If validation was not provided – reference this in your bureau dispute. Unvalidated debts must be investigated and removed if unverifiable
- Pay-for-delete – negotiate written deletion from all three bureaus before any payment. Review your rights at the FTC’s debt collection rights resource
- FCRA grounds – inaccurate reporting gives you a separate Fair Credit Reporting Act claim alongside any FDCPA violations
How The Wood Firm PLLC Helps
The Allied entities’ combined lawsuit record reveals two consistent patterns: letters that obscure the creditor’s identity or misrepresent the legal status of the debt, and automated calling practices that have attracted TCPA exposure.
The Tatis “settlement” language case and the Allied Interstate creditor impersonation cases both target the same vulnerability – consumers who can’t accurately assess what they actually owe or who they owe it to are consumers who pay without questioning.
The Wood Firm PLLC has handled FDCPA, FCRA, and TCPA cases exclusively since 2010. Whether you owe the debt or not, we can help you. Contact stops within 48 hours of legal notice. You pay nothing unless we win.
Call +1-844-638-1122 and let’s see what they’ve actually sent you.
About Attorney Jeff Wood
Jeff Wood founded The Wood Firm PLLC exclusively for consumer protection – FDCPA, FCRA, and TCPA cases. With over 15 years of experience and Of Counsel relationships in Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia, he has never represented a creditor or collection agency.
We Have Helped People Like You
“ACS was calling me multiple times daily about a medical balance I disputed with my provider. The Wood Firm PLLC sent legal notice immediately – the calls stopped that week. They identified FDCPA violations in the call frequency and pursued the claim. I received statutory damages and never paid ACS.”
— Client, Nevada
“I received an Allied letter offering to ‘settle’ my account and nearly paid immediately. The Wood Firm PLLC explained that the word ‘settlement’ in a collection letter may imply legal obligation that doesn’t exist – exactly what the Tatis case was about. They reviewed the letter, identified the deceptive framing, and pursued the claim.”
— Client, New York
“Allied’s collection letter listed a creditor name I didn’t recognize and couldn’t trace to any account I held. The Wood Firm PLLC challenged the validation, and when ACS couldn’t document the chain of assignment to the creditor named in the letter, the collection was dropped and the credit entry removed.”
— Client, California
Whether You Owe The Debt Or Not, We Can Help You!
Free Consultation • No Upfront Costs • Allied Pays Our Fees If We Win
Common Questions About Allied Collection Services
Is Allied Collection Services legitimate or a scam?
Allied Collection Services, Inc. (Las Vegas) is a legitimate, operating debt collection agency – not a scam. However, 200+ federal court cases and class actions for improper medical debt collection, deceptive letter practices, and FDCPA violations document a compliance record worth scrutinizing. Receiving an aggressive or confusing contact from Allied does not mean the debt is valid or that their methods are lawful.
Which Allied Collection company is contacting me?
There are at least three separate “Allied” collection entities: Allied Collection Services, Inc. (Las Vegas, NV, (702) 939-8300), Allied Collection Service, Inc. (Columbus, Indiana, alliedcollectionservice.com), and Allied Interstate LLC (New York, primarily telecommunications debt). Request a written validation letter identifying the exact legal entity name, state of incorporation, and address before engaging with any payment or dispute.
Allied’s letter uses the word “settlement” – does that mean I legally owe it?
Not necessarily. The Tatis v. Allied Interstate class action specifically alleged that using the word “settlement” in collection communications falsely implied consumers had a legal obligation to pay. If an Allied letter frames the debt as a settlement offer, document that language carefully and call +1-844-638-1122 before responding. That framing may itself be an actionable FDCPA violation.
Allied Interstate has a pay online portal – should I use it?
Not before speaking with an attorney. “Allied interstate pay online” queries are common, but making a payment before validating the debt, confirming the correct entity, and understanding your rights may restart the statute of limitations on a time-barred debt or waive defenses you still have. The consultation is free. Call +1-844-638-1122 first.
Can Allied Collection Services garnish my wages?
Only after filing a lawsuit, winning a court judgment, and obtaining a separate garnishment order. ACS cannot garnish wages based on a collection notice alone. If an agent threatened garnishment without referencing an existing court judgment, document that threat – it may violate the FDCPA’s prohibition on false representations.
Should I pay Allied Collection Services before speaking to an attorney?
No. Given the documented history of creditor misidentification, deceptive “settlement” language, and collection of allegedly unenforceable loans across the Allied entities, what their letter claims may not accurately reflect what you legally owe. Whether you owe the debt or not, The Wood Firm PLLC can help you. Call +1-844-638-1122 before paying anything.
