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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 10:53 AM Original message |
Ok seriously, I need some help - re: one of those slimy debt collectors |
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Shell Beau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
1. Tell them to NEVER call you again. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 11:01 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. I've tried that in the past |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 03:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
21. Caller ID! |
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MrCoffee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
3. Do you have ANYTHING in writing to document the pay off? |
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Jeep789 (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 04:01 PM Response to Reply #3 |
22. The Statute of Limitations alone is proof the debt is not owed |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
4. You need to do the following: ask for the full name of the person calling you, |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 05:13 PM Response to Reply #4 |
28. This is the correct answer |
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Maine-ah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
5. statute of limitations |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
6. Are you aware that there is a statute of limitations on debt collection in most states? |
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mainegreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
7. You don't owe them a thing. Send in writing that they not contact you, certified mail. |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
8. Check out this website |
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HopeHoops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
9. I think I have the solution... |
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trueblue2007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 02:14 PM Response to Reply #9 |
15. This was soooooooooooo funny!!! |
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Jeep789 (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 04:37 PM Response to Reply #9 |
26. That was great nt |
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Parche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
10. i always tell them where to go |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
11. Call the FTC |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 01:39 PM Response to Original message |
12. go here |
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Raven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 02:09 PM Response to Original message |
13. These collection agencies usually get a certain period of time to |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
14. pay yer bills? |
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tabbycat31 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
16. send them a "cease and decist" letter |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
17. Tell them that they need to prove up their claim, and it has to be in writing |
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suninvited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
18. The bad debt buyers are the slimiest of the slime |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 03:40 PM Response to Original message |
19. Demand, IN WRITING, they |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
20. Have they sent you anything in writing? |
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Jeep789 (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
23. Why won't cell phone companies allow one to block calls? |
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blueknight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 04:32 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. FIRST OF ALL! NEVER SPEAK TO THEM ON THE PHONE |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
25. Get the name, address and phone number of the debt collector and |
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tjwash (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 04:57 PM Response to Original message |
27. If it is past the 7 year statute period, ask them to send you the letter of judgment. |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
29. Dateline did a story on this a few weeks ago |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-03-09 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
30. Do you know any attorneys? |
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