[Royal Wulff]

Yes, I am just assuming it was because of the apartment. I didn't even think it was because of the number. I've called the number they've left (repeatedly) on my voice mail and told them they had the wrong person.

I can understand their interest in collecting a debt. What really bothered me was their ability to tie up my phone line with their automated call.

[meyer]

Definately call the phone company and the police (not 911) and report the harassment. In many cases, you will get a new phone number. If they're tying up you line, it creates a threatening situation in that you cannot make an emergency call.

[Stegall Tx]

The most likely explanation is that they are using a very old telephone system in their office. Until the mid-90s, all office telephone systems would not disconnect the line if either end of the conversation didn't hang up. This was remedied with what some call "positive disconnect" and is a standard feature these days.

So, take consolation in the fact that as long as you don't hang up your line, they can't call out on that line, either (and that costs them money). Of course, you can't get any more phone calls, either.

[jellybean]

I've called the number they've left (repeatedly) on my voice mail and told them they had the wrong person.

Get a cell phone for personal calls and give that number out to those you want to talk to. Then use call forwarding to forward all other calls to the phone number they gave you. Just think how much fun that would be!