Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. 08-02-2010, 08:59 AM #1
    Russ
    Russ is offline
    Super Moderator Russ's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Michigan
    Age
    51
    Posts
    3,870
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    41

    Default WARNING! Fake debt collectors.

    I can't say I'm surprised by this but this is just a warning for the folks out there.

    Fake debt collectors want your very real money
    Russ

    Truck payments: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 WAHOO!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 08-02-2010, 09:09 AM #2
    RaineyDaye
    RaineyDaye is offline
    Registered User RaineyDaye's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    midwest
    Posts
    797
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    8

    Default

    per the article
    Some of the signs that you're dealing with a fake collection agent include getting calls before 8 a.m. or after 9 a.m.... Debt collectors aren't allowed to do that; it's against the law.

    so they can only legally call for an hour?
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 08-02-2010, 09:12 AM #3
    Greebo
    Greebo is online now
    Rude and Vile Master Greebo's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Age
    43
    Posts
    8,243
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    71

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by RaineyDaye View Post
    per the article


    so they can only legally call for an hour?
    Heh, wouldn't that be nice...
    If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.

    Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"

    Greebo    (Nerd Spender): Loving and extremely patiently tolerated husband of ceashels.
     WARNING: Y Chromosome behind the keyboard. Adjust your listening filters appropriately!

    Three     Two mortgages, two one no car loans, one no credit cards, and a partridge in pear tree!
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 08-02-2010, 09:34 AM #4
    Frugallady2010
    Frugallady2010 is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Posts
    12
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    hehehe, I think that was probably a typo. I think it's more like 8am to 9pm
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 08-02-2010, 11:52 AM #5
    riaketty
    riaketty is offline
    Registered User riaketty's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2010
    Location
    Central OH
    Age
    24
    Posts
    39
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    0

    Default

    This is why I never send any sort of payment (CC, check, etc.) over the phone. I take down their info, check with MY records and if things don't add up right I call them back and request proof.

    This is insane. As if people don't have enough to worry about, some stupid mean people are deciding to try to collect on it.
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 08-02-2010, 12:36 PM #6
    mek42
    mek42 is offline
    Registered User mek42's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Central NY
    Age
    37
    Posts
    828
    Post Thanks / WTG / Hug
    Rep Power
    6

    Default

    Does anyone else appreciate the irony that one of the main sources for the article is Buzzard?
    Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiTweet this Post!Share on FacebookSpurl this Post!Reddit!Wong this Post!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Fighting Debt Collectors
    By Saule in forum Debt Reduction & Money Management
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 04-26-2012, 12:34 PM
  2. debt collectors.....help
    By ColtAly in forum Debt Reduction & Money Management
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-20-2010, 12:39 PM
  3. How do I get rid of bill collectors calling about a debt that isn't MINE?
    By khaski in forum Debt Reduction & Money Management
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 03-09-2010, 09:07 AM
  4. Will debt collectors give me a plan?
    By JGjo in forum Debt Reduction & Money Management
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 07-29-2007, 11:36 AM
  5. A financial question about debt collectors.
    By Christi in forum Debt Reduction & Money Management
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 09-19-2006, 08:27 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules