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Shawn B Alexander
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You need todispute the in writing and demand a validation of the debt. You have...
Shawn B Alexander
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This sounds like a procedural mess, usually collection agency lawyers are...
Shawn B Alexander
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No that is stricly prohibited unless they have permission from the debtor....
Shawn B Alexander
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I do not practice in Virginia and you will need a lawyer locally. The collector...
Young S Song
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Unfortunately, when it comes to collection agents, the biggest jerk often ends...
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Karen L Ware's answer
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You would need to research your state's laws to determine if you can protect...
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Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with both previous answers and would add that information about the...
Pamela Koslyn
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If this was an oral agreement, you only have 2 years from the date of breach to...
Shawn B Alexander
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The agency must provide the name of the original creditor and the date incurred....
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Shawn B Alexander
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I practice in Washington but, You should notify the state authority that...
Shawn B Alexander
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I practice in Washington, but the facts your have presented, do not make sense....
David Hamlin Madden
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The best way to deal with bill collectors is in writing, whether you're the...
Pamela Koslyn
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Does the credit card company have a judgment against you? If not, the creditor...
Andrew Daniel Myers
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(1) Yes, a creditor can go to court and seek an attachment on the home. What...
Steven Alan Fink
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You have nothing to worry about. The debt is his and his estate's. As no...
Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with Mr. Fink and would add that you did not have privity ( a...
Shawn B Alexander
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The short answer is no. I practice in Washington and you will want to confirm...
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Pamela Koslyn
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What does the contract you signed say? It probably entitled the bank to...
Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with Ms. Koslyn and you should request a complete accounting of your...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Attorney Myers' observations are spot on accurate as usual!! I add only that...
Andrew Daniel Myers
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I pull credit all the time and my clients are amazed to see 20 year old...
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Edward P Sager's answer
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Yes, but it depends on what you desire to do. Are you trying to keep the...
Shawn B Alexander
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The facts you are describing are an example of 3rd party disclosure. A...
Shawn B Alexander
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Service of process is an independent agent or contracor and they will come back...
David Hamlin Madden
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Mr. Alexander's advice is very good. I only want to emphasize how important...
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B William Ginsler
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The short answer is yes - the UK company will most likely sell the debt to a...
Shawn B Alexander
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I agree with Mr. Ginsler's assessment of the situation and would add that some...

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