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I agree with all of my colleagues. I'm familiar with CIR's practices and I know one of CIR's in-house attorneys. CIR will likely litigate this case through judgment. Therefore, if you owe the debt, I suggest that you try to settle it with CIR. Also, respond to the lawsuit, either personally or through your lawyer, by the date specified in the court papers to preserve your rights. Once again, do not ignore a lawsuit.
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If you do not recognize the debt, you should dispute it immediately. Is the debt on your credit report? Which law firm is suing? To dispute credit report errors, you should: 1. Get a free copy of your credit report http://agrusslawfirm.com/index.php/Free-Credit-Report 2. Write a letter to all three of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Tell the credit reporting companies what information is incorrect in your credit report....
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I agree with the previous response to your question. You can also send letters to the collection agencies contacting you to let them know about your financial situation. If you want the communications from the collection agencies to stop, you can also send the collection agencies a cease and desist letter. I'm assuming these medical bills have already been submitted to insurance. But, if they haven't, you can submit the medical bills to your husband's insurance company.
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You should dispute the debt. The information in your credit report is used to evaluate your application for credit, insurance, employment, and renting a home. Your credit report contains information about where you live, how you pay your bills, whether you’ve been sued or arrested, and whether you’ve filed for bankruptcy. Therefore, you should be sure the information is accurate and up to date. Additionally, monitoring your credit is one of the best ways to spot identity theft. Be aware that...
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Who is the collection agency? Is the collection agency attempting to collect the deficiency balance or a judgment? How much money does the collection agency claim you owe? www.agrusslawfirm.com
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You should send the collection agency a letter, certified mail return receipt, requesting an updated statement. Who is the collection agency? I may be able to give you more specific suggestions depending in the collection agency.
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Even though you are judgment proof, you will still want to respond to the lawsuit, either personally or through your lawyer, by the date specified in the court papers to preserve your rights. Do not ignore a lawsuit. If credit company wins the lawsuit, the court will enter a judgment against you. The judgment states the amount of money you owe, and allows the credit card company to attach the order to any of your assets. Therefore, although the judgment may not allow your SSDI income to be...
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This is likely a scam. You should ignore the calls and ask your phone company to block the number. Do not give any of your personal information to the collector. Most of the scams I've seen deal with people that have taken out payday loans in the past. You should file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, too, at www.ftc.gov. Ask your supervisor to be patient with you, as you have no control over a collection agency that is likely a scam. www.agrusslawfirm.com
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You should ignore the calls and ask your phone company to block the number. Do not give any of your personal information to the collector. I suspect you took a payday loan in the past few years. Most of the scams I've seen deal with people that have taken out payday loans in the past. If you have any other questions or concerns, please let me know. www.agrusslawfirm.com
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They may sue you, but it's cheaper, easier, and less time consuming if they keep you on the payment plan. Plus, if you've made timely payments for 18 months, the law firm is more likely to get you back on he payment plan than to sue you. I would call the law, confirm they received the payment, and let them know that you want to continue with the payment plan until you pay off the debt. Then, send them a confirmation letter.
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