I was sued by a collection agency and I wonder if I need to take any action.
The record seems to confirm your claim that you were not served. If you were not served, they cannot get a default judgment against you. I suggest...
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The record seems to confirm your claim that you were not served. If you were not served, they cannot get a default judgment against you. I suggest...
If this is a consumer debt, what they are doing is likely a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. (Contacting you at work,...
Send a verification request in writing to the debt collector ASAP. A debt collector generally has no duty to investigate the validity of the debt...
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Generally, they need to have a judgment against you before they can start garnishing your bank account. Even with a judgment, they need to send you...
Oregon has a 6 year statute of limitations. I suggest you contact a consumer law attorney in your area to help protect your rights. A good resource...
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You should talk to a consumer law attorney in your area. A good source is the NACA website: naca.net/find-attorney
I agree with the previous answers. I would also like to add that if you were not properly served, then you may have grounds to vacate the judgment....
If a debt collector threatens arrest it may be a violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Likely, they are intending to send it to...
I suggest you contact a consumer lawyer in your area immediately. Threatening arrest or imprisonment for non-payment of debt can be a violation of...
I agree with the previous answer. In addition, your claim against them for violations of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act has a one year statute...