Linda
Brooklyn,#2Consumer Suggestion
Tue, April 15, 2008
Providian is owned in its entirety by WAMU, you might want to check into that. I mean how can you owe Providian if the company doesn't legally exist anymore. There was a class action lawsuit in Providian where 300 Million Dollars was awarded to its credit card holders for lets just say unethical business practices. Hope this info helps.
Steve
Bradenton,#3Consumer Suggestion
Thu, November 23, 2006
Leonard, This is known as re-aging the debt and is totally illegal. You are entitled to damages, and it is a slam dunk $1000 plus costs. That debt is far past SOL for collections and they absolutely cannot win unless you fail to respond. First let them lose the first lawsuit and ask the court for damages and costs, then sue them separately for the FDCPA and FCRA violations. This way you get more money, and you cost them more money! Make them pay for their illegal activity. Also file a complaint at ftc.gov online.
Steve
Bradenton,#4Consumer Suggestion
Thu, November 23, 2006
Leonard, This is known as re-aging the debt and is totally illegal. You are entitled to damages, and it is a slam dunk $1000 plus costs. That debt is far past SOL for collections and they absolutely cannot win unless you fail to respond. First let them lose the first lawsuit and ask the court for damages and costs, then sue them separately for the FDCPA and FCRA violations. This way you get more money, and you cost them more money! Make them pay for their illegal activity. Also file a complaint at ftc.gov online.
Steve
Bradenton,#5Consumer Suggestion
Thu, November 23, 2006
Leonard, This is known as re-aging the debt and is totally illegal. You are entitled to damages, and it is a slam dunk $1000 plus costs. That debt is far past SOL for collections and they absolutely cannot win unless you fail to respond. First let them lose the first lawsuit and ask the court for damages and costs, then sue them separately for the FDCPA and FCRA violations. This way you get more money, and you cost them more money! Make them pay for their illegal activity. Also file a complaint at ftc.gov online.