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 Can i cash a check that does not have a name on it? in place of a name it says cash. and its signed .?
i was given a pesonal check and instead of putting my name on it they put cash and signed the check. she told me that i can go to any chase bank and cash it. but i dont think thats possible. is it?...


 Need help with debt...please anyone!?
ok about a week ago i was in debt 15,000..to tell you the truth, i was pretty comfortable with that..but something happened and now ill owe 25,000..just thinking about it makes me want to throw up ...


 PayPal ? what about it?
what is paypal payment? how can i pay with paypal?...


 I'm in the process of clearing up my debt and I want to know if lenders look at settlements as a bad thing?
I planning on buying my first home by the first of the year....


 What will happen to the debt on a citibank credit card if citibank ceases to exist?
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 I was wondering if anyone knew how I could find an immediate loan of $3,000, my credit isn't good, income is.
to explain a little better.... 5 years ago my father died and it hurt my finances because I had to relocate 3,000 miles to help my family. Currently, I have a great job with good income and I just ...


 Can't pay car's monthly payments. Best way to get rid of the car without credit damage?
Legally or iligally. so it won't affect my credit. Please.
Thank you....


 Why do people use credit cards?
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 After I apply for a credit card and get approved, when can I use it?
I am preapproved for a secured credit card and I'm going to take the notice to Bank of America and deposit money in there so I can use it. Will they give me a card number after I apply so I can ...


 Is it bad to have four credit cards?
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 If you have a bad credit score, what can you do to make it better or the scor5e higher?

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I can't and won't get into too much personal detail but mainly it's been past debt that's gotten me into trouble with credit score. Also I wan'...


 What are the current laws on debt collectors calling cell phones?
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 If you pay of your credit card every month avoiding....???
..... interest does it build your credit the same way as not paying it off every month??

What is the BEST method of building credit?...


 I need help on which credit card i should apply for?
I'm a full time college student and I have a part-time job. I already have a bank account at WaMu, but I was wondering which credit card line i should apply for? I was thinking of either C...


 Why is it better to go to a credit union for a car loan, then the dealer?
if you have $20k down for a new ...


 What type of pre-paid credit card is the best to use?
For uses such as for online shopping and paypal?
and ones that are usually available in stores such as Cvs or R...


 Close credit card account or keep open and shred it?
Whats best for my credit?

I recently paid off a credit card, and I have a few more credit cards to pay off.

Should I close the account I paid off or keep it open?

I ...


 Credit question, 10 year old visa bill
i just had a call from a collection angency about a old visa bill i had its almost 10 years ago in the amount of 9,000 they said if i don't pay they could put out a bench warrent for me. is this ...


 Credit card enq?
hello wondering if any one can help just recieved my first credit card been to try and use it keeps saying bank declined it yet i used it yesterday at shops is there a different pin you use at cash ...


 Anyone know anything about Provident loans?
Im considering gettin one and would like a bit more information. Is £500 the maximum you can get for first time? If pay back early do you still pay the full amount? Do they do credit checks? What do ...



chickibabe1965
I have a collection agency calling my on my former last name from a bill in 1994?
This place says it is a bill from 1994 - this is news to me - how long can they try and collect on this - I am not even sure it is mine!
                     
 




Mrs. M
they can collect till its paid in full.
Maybe contact them and dispute it however you have 30 days to do so


bdancer222
A derogatory item can stay on your credit report for 7-1/2 years from the date of first deficiency. This is per the FCRA and nothing restarts this clock.

The Statute of Limitations (SOL), the timeframe to bring lawsuit, varies from state to state: http://www.bcsalliance.com/statute_of_limitations_on_debt.html. Typically the clock starts from the last activity or last payment. Making payment will restart the clock. In some states even acknowledging the debt will restart the SOL.

Even if the debt is beyond the 7 year reporting period and the SOL, collectors can still try to collect the debt. They can hound you to the grave.

In this case, it is likely that this 14 year old debt is beyond the SOL. I suggest you send the collection agency a certified, return receipt letter telling them to cease and desist all contact as you don't recognize the debt and it is far beyond the SOL.

They will probably sell the debt to another zombie debt collector. If you are contacted by a new collector, just send another cease and desist.

You may want to check your credit report (AnnualCreditReport.com) to make sure they haven't tried to put the item on your credit file. If it's there, dispute it as not years and beyond the reporting period.


mrkeithscott
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Dispute it.


stan c
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I'm sure the SOL ran out by now. Do not call or send any letters because i'll be a waste of time. If they call, just hang up. If they continue to call and they have a toll free # , then it's time to play their game and start calling them every 20 minutes unless they get tried of the calls.


douglas l
The laws vary by state but the statute of limitations for credit reporting (7 years) is NOT the same as debt collection. That SOL is 4 years, usually, but CAN be reset by any number of things. Even admitting the debt is yours, even if you are not the one who admitted it, can reset the clock. In this case you need to send a certified letter to that colleciton agency and demand prooff the debt is valid. If they do nto respond within 30 days then legally there is nothing they can do. Chances are they are meerely trying to intimidate you into paying an ancient debt, which is probably no longer valid, with the assumption that you do not understand the law. These sleazy outfits do it every day.


Laura M
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Look up the statute of limitations in your state....also do not make any payments on this bill because it will override the statue of limitations...

I had a similar problem a few years ago and used the sample letter on this website ( http://www.expertlaw.com/library/consumer/fair_debt_collection.html#8 )
I used teh second sample letter and the debt collections left me alone and also dropped everything...It has been an additional 5 years since I have gone through this and there is nothing on my credit.....
Good Luck


fyrechsr
It all depends on the State you live in. If you are not sure it is yours you can contact them and tell them you want in writing the original documents with your signature. Beware if you do this and it is yours then the time to collect will start all over.


# 2 is a boy!!!! 17 weeks along.
they only have 4 years to collect on a debt the best thing to do is when they call you tell them they past their statue of limitaitons and if they call you again it will be considered harassment and its against the FDCPA laws then you will sue them if the call continue.... they are only trying to collect to get money but by law they can only continue if You do not Specify to them they canno longer collect.. ALOT of people dont know this that is why collectors keep bugging because people dont know collection laws


paulcondo
after 7 years thy can't do anything about it tell them to stop calling and write you a letter about it


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