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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:32 am Subject:

They are not going to come and arrest you. They are practicing very illegal collection tactics and many of us have been harrassed by this company. Don't let these idoits scare you into sending any money, as you have probably read you are not alone. What state do you live in? Tell these dirt bags, you are not sending any money until you see something on paper (debt validation). Have you defaulted on any PDL's loans previously or in the past?

full of it · Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 6:39 am Subject:

first of all, all of you need to find something better to do with your time then take out loans, spend all the money, and then come up with stupid excuses about why you cant pay them back... ("i had fraud on my account, someone stole my check book, i couldnt find the companys number, i already paid") then you get on here and come up with a million things that "collection agencies" do wrong, and their "illegal" scare tactics so you can try and get them shut down instead of just being a responsible adult and paying your debt. i mean, why borrow money if you know you cant pay it back, thats just stupid. i understand things happen.. but you all need to understand that there are people doing this every day, and the companies are getting sick of it. also, you might want to look in the dictionary at the definition of "harrassment".

Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:19 am Subject:

Tell you what - I'll look it up if you learn proper spelling and the principle of capital letters.

The fact is that most people do not have an issue with repaying their debts. We all hit hard times - we simply ask for a little help to get them repaid. Many companies will work with you. There are a select few that use illegal tactics in an attempt to collect a debt, from threats to misrepresentation and so on. The Fair Debt Collection Act was created to protect people that want to do right but are harassed beyond belief.

indebt2 · Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:48 am Subject: Bass call

I too received a call yesterday, then googled the phone # this morning and found this website - I'm so glad I did! I thought my debt was paid, have heard nothing from United Loans over the past 8 months or so, then out of the blue, Candice from Bass & Assoc. calls threatening me with jail, faxing my employer, bank fraud, and had me scared to death. My blood pressure cannot take this type of scare. I didn't sleep at all last night, thinking of how to send them 1/2 of the $ today, then finding this site saved me alot of grief. I have just mailed a certified letter to them asking for a detail of the debt they say I owe, and asking them to cease the calls. I inserted the Fed'l Trade Commission Act parts that talk about harrassment, proof and ceasing communication. Wonder if I'll hear from them again???? Today at 1pm was my deadline, it has passed and no calls from her yet!

Glow · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:57 am Subject:

I got a call from someone named Monica Davis saying they were from this company as well. the number was 1-877-281-2224 ext 313. has anybody else talked to this lady.

pereze · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:17 am Subject: i just got a call from them

I just call from them and they told my secretary to get me or the police will be coming to get me at my job. they told me that if I did not pay by 12. that they would file a cased at my county and that the police will come and arrest me. should I be looking to find the money?

Guest · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:32 am Subject:

I had one last year, but I did not notice that it was not aid, because after a few months I closed out my account.

pereze · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 10:24 am Subject:

They told me to do a money gram for $820 and when I asked them to tell me what the amount was for all they could say is that they could not provide me that information until the payment was made or after they filed the case with the police and that the police would come get me at my job. Is this going to happen, please help, I am running out of time.

sal · Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:25 pm Subject: bass and associates

they threaten people... you people are very nasty... i have enough in my life at the moment with a loss of a son.. you can not threaten to pick us up at a drop of the hat... it goes through a do legal process, courts, sherrifs office and we are given a notice from a deputy to appear in court. OR, comes through mail in which u may get yourself an attorney or get legal representation.

willieg · Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:49 pm Subject: Bass & Associated

I have too recieved a call from Bass & Associates back last month and most recently,yesterday. I have pretty much experienced the same things you guys are talking about. Don't let thems scare you, because you cannot be arrested for a debt. I have filed a complaint with the BBB in Jacksonville, Fl and also have sent them a validation letter. As soon as, I get something back from them.. I will negogiate a reasonable amt to paid off the debt. But I will not pay the $700, bucks they say I owe. I will only pay the original amt borrowed, plus the fee. If you need to contact them here is the telephone # and physical address I was given:

1-877-281-2224
Bass & Associates
9738 Arlington Expressway, Suite 323
Jacksonville, FL 32225

I hope things work out, but we all need to be responsible, after all we did borrow the money, but you do have rights as well.

Good luck

willieg · Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:56 pm Subject: Bass & Associates Address

Phone - 1-877-281-2224
Bass & Associates
9738 Arlington Expressway, Ste 323
Jacksonville, FL 32225

Note: I confirm this address this week and was given this address.. I also verified it through the BBB.

Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:00 pm Subject:

You also need to file a complaint with FL Attorney General's office, If I'm not mistaken this company isn't supposed to be in business and are operating illegally, they are in HOT water with FL for their illegal practices, and you need to let the FL AG's office know they are doing this.

Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:28 pm Subject:

i had much trouble with them, and have composed a letter for the attorney general's office, now do i send it to my attorney general's office or Florida or both? Is there a template for a letter, i have a few other companies i need to report to my attorney generals office.

Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 1:33 pm Subject:

AmandaB, what state are you from. OH has an online complaint form you can file, it is the best way they told me because you will get a quicker response. I would check to see if FL has an online complaint system as well. But you do need to send it to both agencies. In OH if you have multiple companies, then you do a complaint for them individually.

Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 2:19 pm Subject:

Yes Florida does have an online complaint form, just go to http://www.myfloridalegal.com/ and you can fill one out. When I did my complaint to the FL AG's office, I called and did it over the phone and the guy was so nice. I then received some papers in the mail that I had to fill out and get notorized and then send back to them. 1-866-966-7226
You can also print out a complaint form and mail it in as well.

MARILU · Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 4:12 pm Subject:

I got the same call today 10/06/06 from candice king and she was rude. I admit I have a debt, but I dont think I deserved to be treated like that. kitchenparamedic can you gave me the # for arrowhead so I can call them, because I missplace their phone # when I moved apartment. Thanks so much......

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