I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said or written that you can’t go to jail over a debt. In general, no, there are no debtor’s prisons in the U.S. But a little article on debtor abuse in the Boston Globe (please stay alive, OK?) made me sit up and take notice. [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Collectors'
Can You Go to Jail For Not Paying a Debt?
June 24th, 2009 · 13 Comments · Consumer Debt
Tags: Boston Globe·Collectors·consumers·court·debt·debt collectors·debtor's prisons·Fair Debt Collection Practices Act·jail
Ways To Monkey With Collection Agents When They Call
April 29th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Consumer Debt, Debt Collection, I'm suing those guys!
Most people are pretty scared when a collection agency calls them, and rightly so. A collection agent is trained to get the client to pay and they can be intimidating and downright nasty. Why not turn the tables on them and have some fun at the same time? If you’re being hounded [...]
Tags: Attorney General's office·Clients·collection agencies·Collectors·have fun·Original Creditor·Stress Relief·turn the tables on them
Your Old Hospital Bill is Up for Bid Online to Collectors
June 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Consumer Debt
It’s common knowledge that credit card companies sell off bad debt to collection agencies (aka Junk Debt Buyers). It’s also known that hospitals and doctors sell off debt to collection agencies as well. But did you know that hospitals are auctioning their debts off on the internet? Two main companies, ARxChange.com [...]
Tags: ARxChange·Auction Debt Online·Collectors·Hospital Bill·Medipent·Statute of limitations
