Complaint Review: NORTH SHORE AGENCY

A quick search of the Google revealed that I’m not alone. It appears they do perform some legitimate collections services but their sideline appears to be scamming people like me. They have somehow gained access to databases containing names of people who have received “free” magazine subscriptions as well as people who are up for renewal. I suspect they have inside help from magazine clearing houses. The scam begins when NSA sends an official-looking “collection notice” to either pay up or face the consequences. Some people report they received notices of a “past due” account with FedEx but most complaints are from from magazine subscribers. It may even be possible that NSA is legitimate, but the magazine publishers send NSA the names of people who request “free” magazines and try to get them to pay. But the evidence suggests that NSA is the real culprit. There have been a number of class action law suites going back as far as 1998.in my research. It appears North Shore Agency’s collection letters are an effort to coerce consumers into paying for magazine subscriptions they do not want. The lawsuit alleges North Shore Agency, Inc. is sending collection letters to consumers who do not owe this money. Further, these collection letters fail to notify customers how to challenge the validity of the debt as required by law.’” The kicker is the small print on the back side of their letter that says that if they don’t hear back from you within 30 days “in writing” they will assume the debt is valid and pester you again. So, I’ve filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s office, BBB and USPS. They have a nifty on-line complaint forms......Take that, NSA!