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Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:36 am Subject: What to do with Bass & Associates?

I want to know what can i do about this company. They called me and threatened me with jail and said they are running my ss number to have me arrested. They threatened my job. What is the sag and how do i contact them

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:56 am Subject:

Welcome to the forum. I am posting a link for you to read regarding Bass. They cannot throw you in jail or run your ss# or upload you or download you they cannot do anything but blow hot air! Please read trhe link that I am posting it can explain a lot.
http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/collection-agencies/about26230.ht ml

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:58 am Subject:

Bass and Associates is a crap CA. People have so many complaints against this CA. All their business activities are illegal. Read Cajun's thread and file your complaints with the state AG and the FTC and all other law enforcement agencies you can think of.

Make sure that you ask them to validate the account for which they are doing the collections. Don't be worried of their threats. They are all illegal. Check your state laws and start recording the phone calls. Keep a note of all the calls with date and time and the person you spoke with. This will help in your filing a legal case against them. Consult an attorney if they continue to violate the FDCPA.

Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:28 pm Subject:

Be sure to file a complaint with the Florida Attorney General, who is currently investigating this company.

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:17 am Subject:

Next time they call you up tell them that they are violating the FDCPA. A debt collector is prohibited from harassing or abusing any person in connection with the collection of a debt. Do not panic it is just a dirty trick, they can’t sue you and not even put you behind the bars. So, cheer up.

Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:06 am Subject:

Like it has been stated, they cannot have you arrested. Any such threat is a violation of the FDCPA. Also file a complaint with the BBB and FTC, you can do these online. In the meantime, I would suggest sending them a debt validation letter. I seriously doubt they will send you any type of validation but this will cover your butt. You can find a sample letter in the DIY section. Send it CMRRR so you have proof they received it.