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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:25 pm

I received a notice from Allied Interstate saying that I have an outstanding debt ($29.70)from public storage. I have tried to contact public storage regarding this debt; however, this particular public storage is very difficult to get in contact with. My question is will my credit be negatively affected if I pay this collections agency the $29.70 or is it worth it to dispute the incorrect debt. My instinct is just to pay it since its such a small amount of money, but I worry that my credit will be negatively affected even if I pay it. does anyone know the answer?

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 3:27 pm

If you know that the debt is indeed valid, meaning you know you had a storage unit with this company, and it's possible you didn't completely pay your bill with them, then I'd cut my losses and pay the bill.