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Can I stop collection agencies from getting my credit report?
Mar 17, 2007 by Raya D | Posted in Credit
I had credit card more than 10 years ago It charged off by creditor, Show on my credit report for seven years, now it is out of my file, but still I get credit inquiry by collection agency, Show Inquiry by Collection Agency, I disputed these inquiry.
Write them a letter asking them why they are making inquiries on your credit report and tell them you do not owe them any money.
Here's what happens. The credit card company charges the debt off. After 7 years, it drops off your credit
Faye H | Mar 17, 2007
Sorry no you cant, it's still a debt which was not paid off.
Akbar B | Mar 17, 2007
How do we stop collection agencies from calling our phone numbers that used to belong to someone else?
Mar 15, 2007 by mama111602 | Posted in Other - Society & Culture
We have had our phone numbers since June when we moved, the numbers were new to us. The people who had the numbers before us, obviously didnt pay their bills. All day long we get calls from collection agencies. We have attempted to tell them that the
If they hang up on you, call them back. Tell them you want to talk to a supervisor, and tell the supervisor that those people don't live there.
Also, when they call and ask for so and so, tell them first and make it clear, that person
George P | Mar 15, 2007
If they hang up on you, call them back. Tell them you want to talk to a supervisor, and tell the supervisor that those people don't live there.
Also, when they call and ask for so and so, tell them first and make it clear, that person
George P | Mar 15, 2007
How many years/months do the collection agencies normally try to call people to pay for debt before they stop?
Jun 02, 2008 by . | Posted in Personal Finance
What happens after the collection agencies stop trying to collect money from people that owe debt?
The calls can go on for years. Also consider that some collection agencies sell to others, so you could have multiple contacts in this timeframe from several agencies.
After they stop calling you will get a notice in the mail that they
jpocia03 | Jun 02, 2008
How can I stop collection agencies to stop calling me?
May 24, 2008 by McKewls | Posted in Credit
I had a financial crisis a couple years ago when I lost my job, but am working now. I had a couple debts go into collections and they are calling me 10 times a day.
You can stop a debt collector from contacting you by writing a letter to the collector called a "Collection Agency Cease and Desist Letter". Once the collector receives your letter, they may not contact you again except to say there will be
oncameratalent | May 24, 2008
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State AG's office sues collection agencies
18.05.12
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office has filed suit against seven unlicensed collection agencies and their owners to stop them from practicing in West Virginia.
His office says the suits ask the court to enforce subpoenas that will allow the office to investigate allegations of abusive and unlawful debt collection.
McGraw's office opened up investigations after receiving complaints that the companies made harassing phone calls, impersonated law enforcement and judicial officers and tried to collect nonexistent debts or debts that have been paid. His office says the companies also made false threats that nonpayment would result in arrest or criminal prosecution.
Source: Charleston Gazette
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Tips for effectively managing your debt crisis
Chicago Sun-Times - Jun 23, 2011
Many of these debt negotiation companies direct you to stop paying your bills, and instead accumulate the money so you can negotiate in the future. That has the effect of worsening your situation, and exposing you to collection agencies and judgments.
IRS Having Trouble Keeping its Own Employees Compliant
InsideARM - Jun 23, 2011
In October of 2010, the Government Accountability Office released a report stating that the IRS may have used flawed study methodology when it decided to stop outsourcing some delinquent tax collection work to private debt collection agencies.
Fire Lane Parking Fines To Double in Greensboro
My Fox 8 - Jun 22, 2011
The fine increase will allow the state's collection agency to put a lien on a vehicle if it goes unpaid. A lien keeps a car from being registered at the DMV unless a debt is paid off. The increased fine also gives the state the option to take money out
Alvin man says collection agency used abusive tactics
Southeast Texas Record - Jun 21, 2011
The suit says the defendant called Price on his cell phone twice, adding an individual collector failed to indentify the name of the debt collection agency when speaking with him. Price says the employee also failed to inform him that the communication
How Many Times Can Creditors Buy Old Debts?
Fox Business - Jun 13, 2011
If it's still being reported, send a letter to the collection agency that currently holds the debt, and tell them to stop reporting this to the credit reporting agencies or you will protect your rights. 3. Send letters to all three credit reporting