The name they give is irrelevant. NES is an annoying company operating on the fringes of legality. They are in the business of locating people who owe money. Many times the people they harrass have done nothing wrong, but share the same name as the real culprit. It typically starts with a call the day before in which a friendly voice asks for the targeted individual by name. If it's your name, you might answer, "This is (your name)." Then they hang up, leaving you wondering why they hung up after reaching the person they asked for. Look out! The next day begins early with a barrage of calls throughout the day and perhaps over several days. They leave menacing voice messages and are generally not helpful if you talk to them. The person calling is just a tool of the company and can't do much for you anyway. Simply state that you want them to stop calling and note the date/time. If they don't stop, file a complaint with your state's attorney general.

Bernett Research is not in the survey business - they're in the finding people business. They use the 'survey' to casually solicit additional identifying information. It's a clever but highly annoying approach. The 'survey' is tailored to the specific case at hand. Many times, your only crime is having the same name as the person they're looking for. Tell them to stop calling and note the date/time. If they don't stop, file a complaint with your state's attorney general.