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Can a collection agency use a caller id as proof of an of agreement to pay?
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No. Even taped conversations are not legally binding between creditor and debtor. Some states recognize verbal contracts, however any such agreement is easily defendable. Do not give a collector bank account or financial information, employment contact, etc. An agreement should be in written form.
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Should i send a collection agency proof of payment of debt?
with out a doubt. you would want them to update your CRA.
How do you remove a paid collection from your credit report if you paid even though disputed and did not agree with it and provided proof to original creditor who still sent you to a collection agency?
Don't let a collection agency push you around. As a consumer you have many rights. The best places for anyone to exercise their rights are in small claims courts. For less than $100 you can bring a collection agency to their knees.
If you dispute a debt from a collection agency and send it with delivery confirmation does the 30 days start from the date they received the letter?
yes. It begins when the letter is signed for. This is why it is very important to always send a letter of dispute via registered mail. The 30 days has nothing to do with the collection agency and it's requirement to prove the validity of a debt. The 30 days applies to the consumers right to dispute a debt after receiving written notification of the debt. There is no time constraint on the collection agency to get the proof to the consumer. However, they must stop all collection activities until they do provide the proof.
If a company is no longer operating what will happen if you dispute a charge off that is with a collection agency?
Whether the company is opertaing or not, does not make any difference. Proof of your account is still there.
What is the best way to have debts cleared by collection agencies?
The best way to have a debt cleared by a collection agency is to pay the outstanding debt off. The only other way to clear it off is to provide proof that the debts are not valid.
Is it better to fax an agreement to compromise debt to the collection agencies or mail it certified or should you speak verbally first?
If the collection agency is doing the faxing fine. But if you are trying to make an agreement after talking to them first, then I would send it certified. That way you have proof that a person had to sign for it and you have that name if you are told that they haven't received it.
What should you do if you received a bill from a collection agency but you and your doctor had negotiated a different price but you don't have it in writing?
Write your doctor and try to get the terms in a letter (that would remediate the proof issue that you raised). If the doctor is honest and this is truly your agreement with him/her, that should get the collection agency to stop calling, unless they are calling you for a portion of the unpaid, agreed-upon balance.
Can a debt be classified as a judgment if you made a payment and the collection agency contacted you and you showed proof of payment and are paying the remaining balance?
if collection agency is not from your lender, but third party, then you need to fax them proof of your payments to your lender or financial insitution and have them send you a letter stating that they will not report you to credit bureau. and also have them contact the collection agency you are making payments. asian623 http://www.myspace.com/scionturboracing
Should i send a collection agency proof of payment of debt?
with out a doubt. you would want them to update your CRA.
In Arkansas can a collection agency sue you if the original creditor accepts payment on the debt?
If the debt was sold to a collection agency and the original creditor accepted payment AFTER the debt was sold, the money does not belong to them. If, however, you paid the debt and it was mistakingly sol after that payment, the collection agency can't try to collect. If you have proof of payment, forward it to the collection agency and deman in writing that they cease trying to collect this debt.
Can collection agencies take your welfare check?
no , there is no way a collection agency can take welfare funds.should it happen ,send a copy of your benefits statement showing proof that it is welfare. the agency will then send a reversal and monies will be returned ..
Can a collection agency garner an ssi check in Washington State?
no those kinds of income are protected and judgment proof
How can you stop calls from a collection agency?
To stop calls from a collection agency, you need to write them a letter. In this letter, you should tell them to cease and desist further communication with you. Send the letter by registered mail so that you have proof you sent it. Also, when mailing the letter, ask for proof of delivery. The debt collection agency may only contact you once more to acknowledge the letter and to state what, if any further action they intend to take.
How do you remove a paid collection from your credit report if you paid even though disputed and did not agree with it and provided proof to original creditor who still sent you to a collection agency?
Don't let a collection agency push you around. As a consumer you have many rights. The best places for anyone to exercise their rights are in small claims courts. For less than $100 you can bring a collection agency to their knees.
What should you do if you get a letter from a collection agency and the amount of the debt is wrong?
The collection agency must give you thirty days to dispute any portion of the debt they claim you owe. You must send a written reply disputing the amount and any proof of your claim.
Does a payment accepted from a collection agency bind them to that payment?
Only if the debtor has proof that an agreement was made for the amount rendered being acceptable. The standard rule is "get everything in writing" before making any payment. In some states verbal contracts are legally binding but are usually difficult to prove.
If you dispute a debt from a collection agency and send it with delivery confirmation does the 30 days start from the date they received the letter?
yes. It begins when the letter is signed for. This is why it is very important to always send a letter of dispute via registered mail. The 30 days has nothing to do with the collection agency and it's requirement to prove the validity of a debt. The 30 days applies to the consumers right to dispute a debt after receiving written notification of the debt. There is no time constraint on the collection agency to get the proof to the consumer. However, they must stop all collection activities until they do provide the proof.
