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So I was getting calls from scammers for awhile but as of the last few months, maybe 4 to 5 months, they’ve stopped. Just yesterday I got a voicemail from a woman. I have copied the voicemail from the transcription so some of the words may be off but it gets the point across I think. “this is Tosha Brown I'm contacting you regarding your pending claim being filed I do have to make you aware once claim number (number omitted) is completed it will become a matter of public record and there will be an order of location issued for you requiring a signature on your behalf since I was unable to reach you by phone today and I've been instructed to contact your employer as it does seem like this can be the next possible place of location for you. now you have a legal right to contact the office thats handling your claim once your claim is officially filed all other options are to be forfeit. the number provided on the paperwork to contact them is 833-734-2881 you are being notified by telephone and you will be located unless contacted otherwise.” They apparently called 2 of my friends (past roommates) as well, saying it was Enterprise and they gave them the same claim number. Like I said, I’ve dealt plenty with scammers and if I had just gotten the voicemail not followed by my two friends calling claiming they were contacted as well? I would’ve ignored and written it off immediately as a scam. But they’ve never contacted anyone else I knew before so it’s different. I’ve gotten advice from many intelligent individuals here before so I thought no harm in asking again. Thanks

I received a claim summon from capital one/cooling and winter. I filed a denial of all charges and then asked for validation, receipts, cooling and winters contract to collect, original contract. A few other items. My hearing is next week. Has anyone had any experience with this firm? I am in Cobb County, GA. I am not sure if i should use a lawyer. The two I spoke with said i don't have a case. And in the end i will have to pay. Any help with this?

Need assistance since this is the first time i got a citation from a collection company called Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC. It was handed in person by an officer. Currently unemployed and about to move out of state to be closer to my family. I wanted to know what would be my best option. I read two options such as submit a Waiver of Citation or an Answer (General Denial); but I am trying to avoid going to court. Attached are images of the documents. Victoria_citation.pdf

So just got served by the sheriff here in GA that Midland funding llc is suing for a bad cc debt. Ofcourse they are wanting the full amount listed, interest, attorney fees and court costs and $98 apparently. It stated Midland funding LLC Assignee of Citibank, N.A/Best Buy and cooling& winter LLC Louis R FEINGOLD Lawyers handling it. They attached 2 statements from best buy (neither showing new purchases) and a affadavit from Beth Groskreutz a Legal Specialist for Midland Credit Management with a bill of sale and assignment from Citibank NA to Atlantic Credit and Finance Special Finanace Unit LLC and another bill of sale from CBNA to (Citibank) selling to atlantic credit and finance special finance unit llc and a third from atlantic credit and finance special finance unit llc selling to midland funding llc. There is a finaly page with last 4 of original acct number, original lender name, SSN (blacked out), incorrect DOB, my name, old address, home phone (blacked out), open date, charge off date 1/16/15, sale amt , last payment amt and last payment date 6/5/14. Do I even have a chance? It seems pretty well documented but that could just be my naive eyes here. Any help on what to say or do would be great. I don't really have the extra funds to throw that much money at them or a lawyer so i am on my own here.