The short answer is no. They cannot sue you 16 years later. The only caveat is if you'd been sued already. If they sued you timely and received a...

Can a debt collector start collecting interest without notification?

They can collect what the original creditor could have collected. In Nevada, if there is no fixed interest rate in the contract, the default...

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Consumer debt collection against Halstead

If Halstead is a debt collector, it is definitely violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA"). It's call pattern is likely...

Is the letter from your creditor or a debt collector? A debt collector would have to provide you 30 days from receipt of the letter to dispute the...

I retired 1 1/2 yrs ago and I stopped paying most of my credit cards. I now have only my SSA income and very little money in my

If you didn't have the house, you'd essentially be judgment proof. They can sue you (provided you made a payment on the credit cards within the...

When was the lien placed? Did you receive any collection letters, or notices about the lien before it was placed on your property? If so,...

Should I get an attorney and take them to court?

As everyone else noted, Sentry violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") in its attempt to collect a debt from you. First, a debt...

First, be aware that a collection letter or offer of settlement is distinct and separate from a lawsuit. A statute of limitation only applies to...

Borrowed $6000 ten years ago monthly payments of $140 for ten years paid in $16800 is this legal HELP ME

In LA, the maximum loan finance charge for any consumer loan (other than a credit card) cannot be more than 36% per year for the unpaid principal...