Tag Archives: statute of limitations
- What You Need to Know About Time Barred Debt the Statute of Limitations and Debt Collection
Photo Credit: Filin Ilia The Federal Trade Commission has released new information to help you better understand the issues surrounding Time Barred debt and debt expired under the Statute of Limitations. If you would like to learn more about specific state regulations you can use the free compliance module here. Understanding Your Rights When It [...]
- What is the statue of limitations in Iowa on revolving credit or debt. – David
i bought a motorcycle with what the called a revolving credit card. the salesman told me i would get cash back and three months no payments. i didnt read the fine print. :( the money back was for the first three months payments. i didnt get a past due notice till after the third month [...]
- Statue of Limitation for Louisiana – Clara
I have past due accounts, not credt card accounts, I believe they are contract accounts I would like to know what are my options? What is the statue of limitation for Georgia? What is the Statue for Louisiana? The past due accounts were when I lived in Georgia but I have relocated to Louisiana. Thanks, [...]
- Why Would Anyone Pay a Debt Outside the Statute of Limitations? – Mike
“Dear Steve, I had a credit card several years ago that I never paid and was never sued on within the statute of limitations and when it passed the seven year period it dropped off my credit report. I changed my phone number before I stopped paying and the original creditor and the collection agencies [...]
- Debt Collector Wants Money I Already Paid. – Larry
“Dear Steve, I had Aetna medical insurance through December of 2008 and enrolled in Kaiser beginning with my 2009 health insurance. I just received (dated Nov 2) a collection notice from the bill collector, RMS, representing Aetna stating that I owe the Aetna Mail Order Pharmacy for two prescriptions in 2008. They give no information [...]
- Can I Be Sued for Encyclopedias I Bought 13 Years Ago? – Katie
“Dear Steve, In 1996 or 1998 i purchased some encyclopeida from a sales man and at the time he quoted every one in our little town a price which was under 500.00 and then he talked us into them and then i had had to pay a down payment of 75.00 and the rest was [...]
- We Just Got Hit With a Judgment for a 12 Year Old Debt in Florida. – Bill
“Dear Michael, Assignee of credit card issuer got judgment against my son in 1998 and recorded it in July 1998. Nothing happened for over ten years. In 2010 they filed a motion to garnish his pay, which was the first he knew of the judgment. I believe they were required to renew the judgment after [...]
- I Received a Letter From Debt Collections USA for a Really Old Debt. – Rolando
“Dear Damon, I received a letter from Debt Collections USA dated 2/23/11 that said they had been hired to peform a “billing service” (their quotation marks) for City Urgent Care for a total of $90. I am a resident of West Virginia and City Urgent Care is in West Virginia as well. I sent them [...]
- Debt Buyer Gets Caught With Data Pants Down and Law Firm Loses Big Bucks to Consumer
A recent $311,000 judgment against a North Dakota law firm makes it apparent why the debt buyers have to be very careful when relying on the data supplied by the previous owners. Back in the 1990s a Montana man had a Chase credit card with a $3,000 balance. He became disabled and unable to repay [...]
- Collectors in NY, NM, WI, MS Forced to Tell Consumer if Debt Can Be Collected
The New York Times is reporting that more consumers will now be informed if old debts can be collected through the court or if they have passed the statute of limitations. Bill collectors in New Mexico will be soon required to inform borrowers they can’t be taken to court for long-overdue debts, changing the landscape [...]
- When Does The Clock Start Ticking on Time Barred Debts? – Jen
I have no statements from collecion agencies. First is Providian. charged off 2003. They sold accout to KnightsBridge (Ohio), settled with them in 2009, they are out of business. All I have is my banking history. Now Midland Financial is demanding money. I have sent a VOD letter, not heard anything back. Next one, 2002 [...]
- Bill Collectors Are Trying to Get Me to Pay for a Lease From 20 Years Ago. – Tom
Tom wrote to me through the GetOutOfDebt.org site and asked the following question. If you have a credit or debt question you’d like to ask just use the online form. I’m happy to help you totally for free. Income from the GetOutOfDebt.org site advertising is used to help alleviate poverty. If you would like to [...]
- JD Enterprises is Chasing My Husband Over An Old AT&T Debt. – Jennifer
“Dear Steve, Jd enterprises contacted my husband at work about a debt from AT&T that is over 10 years old. They told him we owed $1300, but would accept $800 today. If we didnt settle today he couldnt’t gurantee anything else and we would be served to go to court and then would owe $2500 [...]
- Capital One is Charging My Interest for an Account They Charged Off. – Caren
“Dear Steve, Back in 2001 I had an account with Capital One. I disputed a charge and never paid and it resulted in them both closing and charging off the account in 2002. This was over 8 years ago. I have heard nothing on them, no collections letter, no judgements; nothing. Then out of the [...]
- How the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act Can Help You
Service personnel experience financial difficulties that are unique and need special attention. Fortunately, there are special laws to help them cope and this article discusses their rights and protections under the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. §§ 501 et seq. What is the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act? The Soldiers’ and [...]