John
Louisville,#2Consumer Comment
Mon, August 20, 2007
I am wondering how they got my mothers information and she is concerned about this as well. ============= They probably bought some very old debt of yours..When they do this they have access to the credit app you filled out. They may have gotten your mom's number this way. Many bottom feeder collection agencies work on fear....many people do not know their rights and when they hear the words "warrant" or "arrest" they'll gladly give the collection agent their checking account/debit card info right then and there over the phone. Another tactic...which is far more cruel...is to file bogus lawsuits for debt that you've never had...they are hoping and praying that you ignore notifications from the court and don't show up for the alloted time....If this happens...the company will get a default judgment against you and you WILL have to pay even if you never owed this debt to begin with... If you have received any sort of official notice about a court hearing....DO NOT ignore it! I recommend this site if you run into problems: budhibbs.com