Someone identifying himself as "Jake" called, gave a callback number as 469-521-0365, and asked for a callback. When I did so, he claimed to be representing Fidelity Communications. He further claimed he was trying to settle an outstanding debt of $212.74.

Fidelity does exist. In fact, there are two: One's a cable/Internet company in Missouri, the other's a nationwide business telephone system vendor. However, I've never done business with either of them. In fact, I never heard of them before "Jake" mentioned them.

When so informed, "Jake" simply apologized and hung up.

I have every reason to believe this is either a scam, an unethical collections agency, or both. I did find some BBB info on NRS as follows.

Nationwide Recovery Systems
2304 Tarpley Rd., Suite 134
Carrollton, TX  75006-2470
(972) 418-8572

May Justice find these 'people' (I use the term loosely).

My wife got a call from "Jake" claiming he was with AT&T. Asked if I worked with ICI.  My wife thought something was fishy and did not give any info out.  Told her that he really needed to speak with me and gave a call back number of 469-521-0695.  Sounded like a scam. From the previous post it is a scam.

I also get calls from this number starting at 8 in the morning.  I never answer this number.

Jake left a voicemail saying he's with the NRS and he needs to speak with me urgently on a "very important matter".  Sounds like BS.  Glad I checked the forum.  check comments on this other number.. sounds like the same people: 1-469-521-0539

Person also named "Jake" called me from this number also.  He claimed on the mesage to be from the IRS!  i knew that was wierd, so i did not call back, and checked here first. Glad i did!  ignore calls from this number.