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Shawn B Alexander
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A 13 year-old debt in uneforceable and you should dispute the debt in writing...
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Without knowing the name of the agency, I'd recommend that you remain cautious....
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Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

Google the collection ccompany's name - you may be able to find if they're the...
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Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with Mr.Myers, and Washington State law is very simlar to the federal...
Andrew Daniel Myers
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Contributor Level 7

I can not speak for Washington state law. However, the conduct of the...
Shawn B Alexander
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No that is strictly prohibited and you should talk to a local attorney.
Clair Michelle Stewart
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Absolutely not. The creditor is in violation of federal consumer protection...
Shawn B Alexander
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After a judgment has been entered the creditor can seek a writ of garnishment...
Pamela Koslyn
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Once a judgment creditor gets a judgment, your judgment creditor can try to get...
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Shawn B Alexander
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Contributor Level 8

The requiremt for collection begins with written notice. Then if the debt is...
Andrew Daniel Myers
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(1) If you had auto insurance on the date of the accident, simply refer the...
Shawn B Alexander
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Contributor Level 8

I do not practice in your state, you will need to have local lawyer take a look...
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Michael L. Tumposky
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Your best bet is to try to settle the case with the creditor for less than the...
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Shawn B Alexander
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Contributor Level 8

When a debt is turned over to collections a portion of the debt is...
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Laura Victoria Kline Bartels
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A debt that has been referred to a collection agencies falls under the Federal...
Shawn B Alexander
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Contributor Level 8

I completly agree with what Ms. Bartels said. You need to start keeping a log...
Shawn B Alexander
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I do not practice in New Jersey, and you will need to talk with a lawyer there...
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Donald Edward Petersen's answer
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If the statute of limitations expired on the account before LVNV filed suit,...
Shawn B Alexander
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Contributor Level 8

You will need to force the other side to shoulder their burden of proof with...
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Shawn B Alexander
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Contributor Level 8

You can not collect from SSI, however a local lawyer may be able to conduct a...
Shawn B Alexander
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Contributor Level 8

The short answer is "in writing" I do not practice in your state and a lawyer...
Shawn B Alexander
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The short answer is yes , however they should have tried. You will need a...
Charles Kennedy
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You may have additional rights under Oklahoma law; I am only licensed in Texas....
Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with Mr. Kennedy, and you can go to the orginal creditor with your...
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Shawn B Alexander
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Generally speaking fines and court ordered restitution are not dischargable in...
Dennis Michael Phillips
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No creditor can garnish or lien anything without first obtaining a judgment in...
Lars A. Lundeen
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Your unpaid bill could be referred to a collection agency, but no one can...
Lonnie K McDowell
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Charged off debts are sold by the company: the obligation to pay is not...
Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with Mr. McDowell's assesment of the situation, because the debt is old...
Shawn B Alexander
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The facts you have presented show the lack of a signautre and a signature is...
Brian E. Daughdrill
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Unless you signed the lease, the "obligations" under the lease are not...

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