Okay help me here, I am considering action against Bennett and Deloney using washington state law.. but I need some info. In order to be successful I need to prove that their primary business is debt collection and that they are not a law firm collecting for clients, In short I need some inside info if possible...

Thanks

[david]

JJ

Bennett & DeLoney of Midvale, Utah is a collection agency. Take help and get documentation about their business from the attorney general of the state, DARRELL McGRAW.

A specialist lawyer dealing in fdcpa violations in Utah will also help you with concrete evidences and file charges against the company.

I will collect some more facts about this company and update you.

Thanks david any help you can provide will be most appreciated

[Teleport]

JJ

Bennett-Deloney is just a collection agency. As I have been doing some searching, I realized that they also collect for retail and grocery stores. The total of the 2 checks came out less than $40, and they were trying to collect over $200. You can find the story if you attempt to google their name, or I can private message you the story.

I will continue to research the company, as I can't find anything on their website, and of course reception won't provide anything.

Regards-
Mike

[Teleport]

FYI

Bennett-Deloney was sued in 2003 for over charging on their collection accounts. Does anyone know how to find out who was the AG of that state in 2003?

Regards-
Mike

[ben]

Mike,

The list of Attorney generals in a particular state is available in their office. You can also have a look at their official website.

Call the front desk of the attorney general's office for some more information on it. You might also find the info on that particular article where you read about Bennett-Deloney being sued in 2003.

My boyfriend works for the company and they are a registered, legitimate law firm--look at the list of the Utah Bar Association. And they sue people at client request--which could be at any time!

Iam an employee at Bennett & Deloney and they are a legitimate Lawfirm and do not break fdcpa and if people would stop and listen they would know that we are not out to get them only try and help them resolve thier problems we cannot allways work with them as they would like however we do try.

[jj]

question for the B& D employees, how come when I was dealing with your firm, your collector who by his own admission is not an attorney threatend garnishment, claimed it could be done immediately, then backed down once he was informed that i was aware that suit and a judgement would be required... so then he threatended suit, but when I asked to speak to the attorney (or get his info to have my counsel call him/her) who instructed him to provide such information he suddenly offered a payment plan?

I am aware that you work for a law firm, however, what I am unclear of is whether or not your principal business is debt collection as opposed to litigation? Also Law firm or not you are bound by the fdcpa and I do have documentation both written and audio of violations.. so what say you?

If this comapny follows the rules why were they sued?
Why are there complaints of them scamming additional funds?

I have faxed and written asking for proof of this drbt to no avail. This is the fourth "collection" agency to hit me up for varying amounts for this non-existent debt. Firat one to call itself a "Law Office" and "A professional Corporation" however. How do I stop this harrassment???
Thanks for allowing a vent. :evil:

[john]

Jimcape, keep a check on your credit report regularly. It might happen that some of these companies will hit your credit file without your knowledge and ultimately lower your scores. If this happens, a long process of disputing with them begins which often becomes very tedious.

Since a new agency is placing the contact, it is quite tough to stop them in the beginning. But, you can stop them from calling you regularly. Send a cease and desist letter with your validation request. If they can't give you any information about the account, they must stop calling you as they are bounded by law.

I too am being harrassed by this 'law firm' or 'credit counsler' or 'debt collector'. I have been told that they will sue and garnish and take possession of things I don't even own. I sent them a cashiers check and it never got to them they claim. The bank does not show it cashed. I am disabled, have no income and have a child. I am not looking for sympathy from them or anyone, but they were not and currently are not willing to work with me. Plus the check that bounced was for $30. and they want to charge me $200.00. I have contacted the AG's office for Washington State and have filed a claim agianst them.

Any other help is appreciated!

[david]

JMH, it's sad when the collection agencies behave in this way. Even though you are trying your best to pay the debt, the collectors are making it tougher. Have you talked to any counselor? They are professionals and know how to talk with the collectors. I will suggest you to take a free counseling from the consultant and shape up the matter. The collectors will not care for you unless you fight them back with your stronger moves.

Listen when it comes down to it u should just stop bouncing checks. If u would balance your check book and took the time to check your balance u wouldnt be put in a bad situation of having to pay more for your check then what u wrote it for. Bennett & deloney is a legitimat law firm they are barred in utah and have council in all 50 states that provide their assistance in each state and yeah a check for 50.00 can escalate to 200-300 hundred dollars its in the washington state law and besides what are u gonna tell your attorney general aww excuse me sir i wrote a bad check failed to take care of it and now a lawfirm is after me i really want to know his answer and your reaction when he tells u its against the law to write a bad check u should really just be judging urselves and not the law firm

For some dumbshits, categorizing everyone into one category is the problem with people who don't have a grip on reality. Mistakes are made everyday and sometimes it is hard enough to correct your problem without the added burden of vultures on the attack. With that said I imagine that 'myself' thinks that the practices of these high interest credit card companies are morally legitimate.