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 I want a credit card but i don't know anything about credit cards.?
i already know that i don't have a lot of credit just a little it and i would want to know what credit card would be best for me. i tried to get one from bank of america but, i was turned down ...


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 Can I force my credit card holder to lower my interest rate by refusing to make any more payments?
my rate is 34% I've paid for a year solid and it's still over the limit.
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I haven't used this card in over 2 years. The company just randomly raised the ...


 When do i have to pay for my credit card bill?
I got a credit card last week and i have no interest untill june, does that mean i can wait until june to start paying the bill. My minimum payment is 0.

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 I need to fix my credit with little time, what is the best way to do that?

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Thats awesome information by almost all of you, but I have no credit cards. My debt was aquired when my husband left me, with a small child and NO money. Bills went ...


 What creditcards are best for rebuilding credit after bankrupticy?
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 If am not going to pay credit card bill means, what they are gong to do ?
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 Bad Credit Looking for New Car Loan is this Possible?
I live in Boston, MA. I was wondering do anyone know any credit card company that will offer me a line of credit for a car loan. I need about 19,000/k. Which I will pay of in 48months.
If ...


 I am £20,000 in debt with unsecured loans. I cant pay it back and dont think I ever will. What can I do?
I am £20,000 in debt with unsecured loans, I am 20 years old. I cant afford to pay it back and dont think I ever will. What can I do? Whats the worst that can happen?...


 Does Visa Electron come under any of the following?
Im trying to buy something online, but they only accept the following:

Mastercard
Switch
Solo
Visa
Visa Debit, Delta, Connect

so can i use my Visa Electron ...


 How does a person change thier social security number, is it possible?
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 Need i deas..?
how can i make money fast??
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 How can I get a loan if I am unemployed; and hove no credit, no colaterall or anything of that nature?
I need 1000$ Loan... I would be able to repay it seeing as how I am going in the army next month... I need help and FAST... dont give me bone head suggestions like get a job... I think that might ...


 I owe money to banks and credit card company. What should I do?
I estimated my debt to $3,000.. I wanna pay em off little by little.. What should I do? Do you guys recommend Consolidating Companies? If yes can you recommend companies..

I feel that my ...


 How many credit cards are too many that start to hurt your credit?
Consider they all have very low or no balance....


 Credit card problems?
I'm 20 and I currently have two credit cards. The first one I got though, only has a credit line of 200 dollars and my mom said it would increase over time as you make payments. I've ...


 Which day in a month is the best day to pay a payment on a loan?
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 Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover?
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 I need to borrow 4500.00 pounds. i will pay back 6000.00 over five years at 100.00 a month. can anyone help??

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I mean does anyone know of people who can help me? and do you not think i have tried my bank???? really bad credit rating....


 I messed up 5 years ago big time and my FICO is terrible. Can I still qualifyto buy a home?
Right now my FICO score is 584 (I made some bad mistakes a while back). Can I still qualify for a hime loan or am I condisered worthless? I have a great job (I've been w/ the same company for 14 ...



tuluulah
Harrassing debt collectors?
My mother in law used our phone number to sign up for credit cards once upon a time. She has messed up and been unable to pay. She has resorted to a debt management program. THe calls are still coming to us (she doesn' t live with us..or even in the same state.) They are becoming harrassing . Even if I say she doesn't live here to stop calling, they say they won't stop until the debt is paid. What can I do? Besides changing my number....
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I mention to each caller that she doesn't live here anymore.

Today I was told "I know this and I've tried calling her at the number you gave us. She hangs up on us. SO, we will continue to call YOU until the debt is paid. No matter how long it takes."

That to me isn't right.
                     
 




echo
Send them a full cease and desist letter. Send it certified mail return receipt. (paper trail)

Be sure to include in that C&D that you have repeatedly told them that the person they are looking for does not live there. Also include the statement, they had made to you, that they won't stop until the debt is paid. (having that info on paper may help should you sue)

Take pictures of the caller ID every time they call. (proof)

If they keep calling, contact a lawyer and sue them. Get yourself $1,000 for all of the hassle they have put you through. You shouldn't have to deal with the calls and you shouldn't have to change your number because of them. Get them where they will feel it, in the pocket.

Things to do to them, for kicks, if they continue to call (until your suit against them is filed):

Buy a air horn and blast them with it.
Set the phone down and walk away leaving them hanging.
If you have a small toddler, let the child babble at them.
Make a tape recording of the cheesiest elevator music you can find. Play it and place the phone next to it and walk away

Or anything else you can think of. Don't harras them yourself, or use objectional language. That won't look good to the judge if you sue them.


Waine
Hi, just do like your mother in law does and hang up on them without saying anything else, say "bye" and that is it.

Then you can try and do everything other posters here suggested to do so long as you don't get these calls get hold of you in any way, do not explain anything to them or communicate, just say a polite "bye" and hang up. They'll eventually get the message.
You could also have an answering machine to screen the calls, this would have the added benefit of getting these harassers on tape.
Good luck.


CCTCC
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Tell them she doesn't live there and to stop calling. Tell them if they call again, you will consider it harrassment. (If there's more than one company calling, make sure you keep track of which ones you are doing this to.)

The next time they call, tell them you have told them to stop calling as your mother in law doesn't live this and you are considering it harrassment and are going to blow a whistle in their ear like you would any harrassing call. Then, blow a whistle in the phone.

Legally, they have to stop when you tell them she doesn't live there.


sarah a
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1st tell them she dose not live there and if you call again, call the police. Its harassment by telephone and it is a law you can press charges.


yums
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Scottyboy
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Get legal advice, call the police etc as long as you are in no way connected to the debt they cannot touch you. So there phone calls can be classed as threatening and Harassing.


CreditCardMan
Call a lawyer - hopefully you have a friend that is one - explain the situation you may need to pay a small fee. The next time the creditor calls tell them to call your lawyer - it is illegal for them to continue to contact you once you have given them the lawyers name and number.


Later Me
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You might have to change your number because these people are ruthless. I had a friend who invented this high-pitched device that you would stick to the mouthpiece of the phone and when someone not wanted called, a deafening sound would be sent to the person on the other end of the phone but this actually caused more trouble for him and he was almost arrested. But there is a new device out, its like a caller ID but you can program it so when these people call it will block them from your line and they will get a busy signal every time they call again. You can add these numbers yourself or just not accept any calls from out of state, ect.Many options to choose from. Caller ID Manager is available at PrivacyCorps.com or call 888-633-5777


CrzyCowboy
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You need to check with your state laws and qoute to them that they are no longer allowed ot call the number and if it prosists then you will take legal action against them in your state. Most states have a protection of its citizens against this action by debt collectors.

Also get caller ID and do not answer for those number that do not ID themselves or are unkown numbers.


fem40_98
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Tell them not to call you again and that you know the law says if you tell them they have to stop. If they don't report them.
Also add your number to the do not call list


marisanj
sign up with www.donotcall.gov and next time they call you let them know you are on the do not call list... if they keep calling start reporting them.


Shadow419
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Simple legal solution... Get the caller's name, company name, address and phone number (even if you act like you are taking this info down for her to call them back). Send them in writing a certified return receipt letter of ceast and desist. Let them know if they continue at any time to contact YOU at YOUR number any farther you will take action as it is within the confines of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. After that, should that same company contact you again, report them to your states attorney generals office, they will be fined for violating the FDCPA.


Long Doggy Roy
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Besides changing the number (best option), you might screen the calls with caller ID.

If the caller is always from the same number, you can ask the phone company from putting a block on it.


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I would suggest the next time they call that you tell them they have the wrong number and hang up. Just keep it simple and quick, don't give them a chance to chat u up!


chikyuutenshi
Ok what if you don't have documentation. As they never send it, it's all on calls. I'm starting to write the info down and date it. Is that proof enough. And took a pic of them on my caller idea,etc. I wrote the name of the collection agency and the reference number they had on my voice mail, sadly it got accidently deleted by my 4 yr old. But anyways would me writing on paper then typing it be proof enough plus taking pics of the times they call and future one's I'll be recording on my cellphone,etc. For the proof but this is just annoying. Now does anyone know if I can sue without a lawyer can't afford one, can one sue for harrassment on legal aid,etc. I refuse to change my number. I don't swear at them I've raised my voice sternly saying this isn't their number and right now I'm sick with the flu so I'm more achy and more well not so in a good mood to be harrassed.


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