Can a collection agency refuse to verify?

This sounds very suspicious. You should contact a consumer lawyer which you can find at www.naca.net.

How likely are "debt collections lawyers" to take you to court and attempt to collect? The credit card debt was $16,000 in 2003

How likely? Unknown. If they do, find a good consumer lawyer which you can find at www.naca.net to you evaluate your situation. If they are...

How do I go about getting itemized information on AND contesting a $4580.00 Corporate Advance Charge on my mortgage statement?

Consider sending a Qualified Written Request (letter) by certified mail at the address they have told you they receive such requests. In your...

If someone signed your name without your permission it is called forgery. You need a consumer lawyer which you can find at www.naca.net. You have...

Wondering if I should seek legal advice?

From your post it does not appear that you have notified your credit card company of the fraudlent charges. You have rights under the Fair Credit...

The Department of Education has reneged on a Direct Consolidation Loan for me which they approved and funded. Can they do this?

You need a consumer lawyer who has decided to focus their law practice on student loan litigation. You should be able to find one at www.naca.net....

What recourse do I have against GMAC? I can't afford an attorney and GMAC won't admit their error or make me whole.

You can find a WI consumer lawyer at www.naca.net. Two very good consumer lawyers in WI are Mary Fons and DeVonna Joy. If the lender is keeping $...

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What do I do if I cannot get the contact information of a debt collector to write a cease and desist letter?

Google the phone number which may or may not lead you to some info about their identity. If they persist with calls or they sue you for a debt...

Who can help me with Sallie Mae ?

You need a consumer lawyer who has decided to focus their law practice on student loan litigation. You should be able to find one at...

I recieved a letter from a creditor yesterday collecting from 7 years ago. Can they still come after me for this?

You need a consumer lawyer in WA which you can find at www.naca.net. They will be able to advise you of the applicable statute of limiations which...