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Debt Collection

Debt collection is a legal and necessary practice when products or services have already been provided but the consumer has not paid for them. Some companies use collection agencies to pursue payments on debts owed by persons or businesses.

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Can you get receipts for payments made to a collection agency?

yes and an accounting too. To be certain, make all payments in person at their office. You may request a reconciled statement showing all payments as well.

If a creditor has a judgment against you but has died who do you pay or how can you have the judgment removed?

The judgment would of come through the court system. You would need to contact the court to know who to pay.

You can dispute the listing to the credit bureaus, but that doesn't mean it will be removed. They have 30 days to verify the listing and if it isn't verified it must be removed.

What happens to a collection account After 7 years to a collection account?

Typically, after 7 years, the debt becomes time barred. It would come off of your credit report. If you have had any contact with the creditor or collector within that past seven years, you could have re-affirmed your debt. This means the debt could start all over from that date, if you made any statements to the effect of being responsible for the debt in question. If it's been over 7 years, they can still attempt to collect from you, however you couldn't be sued.

What happens when Spouse dies with credit card debt in his name only and has no assets?

1)His creditors will destroy his urn of ashes and make sure he does not rest in peace...(Not very sure... Don't blame me if it is wrong... I saw it from a show...)

2)His creditors will look for his family members and force them to pay up. They might even come after them the loan shark way(You know... splashing paint on your home door... Or maybe even hang a pig's head outside the family's door... Not very sure... Don't blame me of it is wrong... I saw it from a show...)

Who is Vision financial collection agency?

Vision Financial called me and told me i opened some account in 1994 (which i don't even recall) and it went delinquent in 2006 and i owed them $2000. i told him to shove it as the statute of limitations in Texas is 4 years. he kept calling me a deadbeat and said he would mark my account such that they would "call to harass me every day at 8:00 am" and he hung up.

i called back and spoke to another person at that number and told them this was illegal and that they could sue me and i'd get a summary judgment in court but not to contact me otherwise. he was nicer and kept saying their goal was to "avoid litigation," of course because they can't legally collect the debt anyway. he put on his manager who was again a jerk and started talking crazy to me. i told him that if his company continued to call me to harass me (since i told them very clearly to sue me and i would see them in court) i would make it a point to go find their office/call center, fly there, and show up in their lobby.

he said "are you threatening us?" to which my reply was no not at all, but if you guys think this is funny to tell me you're going to call me and harass me i will make it my priority to find you personally and ensure you know how uncomfortable it can be when someone you're harassing knows you and your family's whereabouts.

i think they won't be contacting me anymore.

What is a know-nothing party?

Native-Born Americans who wanted to eliminate foreign influence.

What does one-party state mean?

One-party state generally refers to a single party dictatorship where there's only one party; for example, Nazi Germany was a fascist state that had the single nazi party and no alternative. The United States is multiparty state -- think Democrats and Republicans etc.

If the debt is not showing on your credit report do you have to pay it?

You still owe the debt but if it isn't reflected on your credit reports then it won't impact your FICO score which is what everyone bases the decision on giving a loan or not.

How do you collect unpaid debt from deceased father when estranged sister is executor?

You file a claim with the court (they should have a form you can use) along with proof that your father owed you the money. Once you file it the executor must pay the debt.

What metal is a 1p coin made from?

From decimalization until 1991, the 1p coin was bronze. From 1992 onwards, it has been copper plated steel.

Can a bank take money out a personal account to offset a joint account they misused?

Read your account disclosures. There may be a clause that calls for cross-collateralization or cross-account offset. If you misuse one account, they may have the right to offset funds in another account held by one of the responsible parties. For example, if John is a co-signer on an signature loan under account "A" that is held joint with Cindy and payments are not made, they may be able to reach into account "b" held solely by John and recover payments.

Why was the estate general held?

the estate-general was held to discuss the high taxes in France.

Do you have to let them garnish your wages?

Absolutely not, if we are talking about credit card or discretionary debt. You could pay the debt off before they do that, or as you agreed to do and they will not garnish your checks.

If we are talking about child support, most states now require that because of the large number of dead beets.

The other alternative you have if you are trying to keep a certain company from getting their money back is to give up that job and go to another. If you do this every few weeks they usually do not catch up with you. It is probably cheaper for you to pay back the money that is owed to these companies. There are charges for garnishment and interest that usually grows. Your credit will also suffer until you start paying your bills as agreed.

What does an accountant do in a bank?

He has to count everybodys money in the bank and keep an record on how much they spend.

Why are companies bankrupt?

Because they can no longer pay their creditors...AKA company is not worth the money they borrowed.

Can you be arrested for oweing money to a friend?

Owing money to a friend is a civil matter that has nothing to do with the police. You would not be arrested but your friend can sue you in court to obtain a legal judgment against you if they have proof of the loan.

What if a debt that's more than 7yrs was sold to a collection agency and they have started to call you?

The only way a debt older than seven years can be collected on is if that debt is covered under a judgment. In that case, the creditor has ten years from the last payment made to recover the debt. Keep in mind that the clock on limitations does not begin until the time of last payment. For instance, if you took out a car loan and made only the first payment on January 1, 2000, and the creditor was unable to recover the principle or repo the car and you made no other payments and no judgment was ordered, no further collection action could take place after January 2, 2007. If you made any other payments during that time, the clock begins from the time of that payment. If you are receiving calls from a third party agency, get their mailing address and the name of the account collector. Draft a letter explaining that the account is no longer valid per the "Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act" and that further contact by their agency will constitute unfair and illegal practices. Suggest that they refer back to their client for justification of the debt, and request that all reconcilations supporting the legality of the debt be forwarded to you within thrity days. Send the letter registered, restricted delivery, return receipt, and keep a copy for your records. If you attempt to do the above by telephone only, the agency is not legally obligated to follow. By letter, however, they have no option but to comply as requested.

Can a levy be put on a bank account containing va disability pay?

Yes, any assett you hold can be levied by court order. Once the payment is made to you regardless of where it came from, and once it is deposited into a bank account, it is your assett and subject to attachment. Mildly unrelated, if you have sizable outstanding debt with existing orders for payment or levy, your best bet is to stop using the account for savings, convert your monthly payments to check to you (as opposed to check to bank), and deal in cash transactions only. This is only a stop-gap method, but it may give you some breathing room.

In Colorado is a wife responsible for husband's credit cards if he dies?

I suspect that Colorado is no different than any other state. Credit card accounts are contract based. Those responsible for a contract are those who sign it. As long as the wife is not on the account, she cannot be held responsible for it. However, here's the hitch, in most states the estate of the deceased is responsible for any debt. All debts must be paid out of the estate before it can be disbursed to heirs. The wife being an heir, cannot receive any death benefits, insurance claims, saving or investment accounts, etc. until the debts owed are reconciled.

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