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Elle · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:45 am Subject:

Hi, gang. Although I can't go into detail at the moment, Janet has helped me all that she can. Suffice it to say, this is now between me and the "creditor" in question. I am going to do what I can to make sure he doesn't get away with this.

Janet: thanks for everything you did to help so-far. Maybe this will end here...maybe not. But at least you tried and I appreciate that.

Intimidated · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 9:39 am Subject:

And so it continues for you Elle - good luck!

Elle · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:25 pm Subject: Intimidated

Thanks, Intimidated! Hopefully, I'll have something good to report to you guys in the near future.

FrankyJD · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:33 pm Subject:

Janet, who can I call at your office to get confirmation that Paul Kupferstein & Associates is registered/licensed to collect debt in Texas? Thanks.

Guest · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:04 am Subject:

Good luck getting an answer.

Guest · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:29 am Subject:

Look up your canadian laws in regards to law offices then you will have your answer without harrassing this lady. If you are so up on laws you would no the answers that you are asking. These people do not have to prove anything to you. Welcome to the real world.

Guest · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:49 am Subject:

Go onto any web site you will find.

Lawyers
In Canada, collection lawyers are generally not subject to the same provincial and territorial codes of conduct as traditional third–party debt collectors. There are very few rules governing lawyers that prohibit particular specific conduct in the context of debt collection. As a result, Canadian lawyers have a number of advantages over third–party collection agencies when attempting to collect from consumers located in Canada.

Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:37 am Subject:

That is fantastic info. The fact is, guest, that you forget a major thing: I don't live in Canada. And being that I live in Illinois, the law states that any firm attempting to collect a debt is required to be registered with the state. That is how it works, and being located in Canada doesn't matter.

Also - they are attempting to collect a debt, and on many places in the net and with the BBB, they are registered as "debt collectors", so they have to be registered. If they want to be called "lawyers" in Illinois, Mr. Kupferstein would need to pass the bar exam.

Next statement?

Janet? Charline? Still hoping you would let me know who to contact for that information.

Intimidated · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:53 am Subject:

Guest,

I suggest you read postings carefully before you jump the gun with your comments! FrankyJD clearly is asking a question about "TEXAS" not "CANADA".

AND furthermore, in reponse to your comment about this being the "real world" it is also a free speaking world and we can post whatever questions we like whether you like it or not.

AND YES, they do have to prove anything we question if they want payment. That is called validation. Common sense would dictate GUEST, who in their right mind would pay someone without ensuring that they infact owe this so called debt to begin with.

Move along.

FrankyJD · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:04 am Subject:

"Look up your canadian laws in regards to law offices then you will have your answer without harrassing this lady. If you are so up on laws you would no the answers that you are asking. These people do not have to prove anything to you. Welcome to the real world."

Well, this could be the most naive and ignorant post as of yet! First off, buddy, who said I was "so up on [Candian] laws"?? Secondly, of course they have to prove to me they are legitimate before I send a penny to them. Third, came to this forum and invited us to forward questions to her . . . and moreover, the question I asked Janet was in no way or form "harrassment." Finally, dumbass, I am up to the laws in the US and Texas and such laws state that anyone attempted to collect debt must be licensed in the state in which the debt collecting activities are aimed. Welcome to the real world, moron.

Intimidated · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:56 am Subject:

Obviously the intelligence coming from Guests' postings (past and present) are evident.

Well said FrankyJD and I wouldn't take anything this character says personally or seriously. Sounds like this "Guest" is just looking to stir the pot up which is a big waste of everyones time here and forum space.

Move along Guest.

Lynda · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:10 pm Subject: I can't beleive this.

I borrowed money from the Cash Store. I owe them like $60 bucks. i have been recieving phone calls from the law office for about a month. They said they are starting a lawsuit against me. They want me to send them $235 by tomorrow at 4:30. Is this really a scam???

Lynda · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:20 pm Subject: Is this really a scam?

The law offices have been calling my house latley. They said today that The Cash Store is startinga a lawsuit against me for over $2000 . I owed them 60 but with all the lawyers fees and such, i asked it I could jus tpay what I owe. he said that if i send the money tomorrow in a certified check, he would stop proceedings.1-905-474-3535 was the number they called from and I was suppose to talk to Mr. Davis. the address I was to send money to is The law office of Paul Kuperstein 620 Alden rd. suit 200 Markham On L3R 9R7. My husband didn't buy it. He found this site

Lynda · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:20 pm Subject: Is this really a scam?

The law offices have been calling my house latley. They said today that The Cash Store is startinga a lawsuit against me for over $2000 . I owed them 60 but with all the lawyers fees and such, i asked it I could jus tpay what I owe. he said that if i send the money tomorrow in a certified check, he would stop proceedings.1-905-474-3535 was the number they called from and I was suppose to talk to Mr. Davis. the address I was to send money to is The law office of Paul Kuperstein 620 Alden rd. suit 200 Markham On L3R 9R7. My husband didn't buy it. He found this site

Lynda · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:21 pm Subject:

I live in canada and althougth i am really pissed, I missed the argument. I was hoping for some more info. Anyone who can help let me know

FrankyJD · Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:01 pm Subject:

Lynda, what you need to/should do is contact the company (The Cash Store) you borrowed money from and settle up with them. I am not necessarily saying that The Law Offices of Paul Kupferstein is a scam, per se, but they definitely do not operate in a completely lawful and legitimate manner, pursuant to US laws at least (that is, under Canadian laws, they may be within their legal bounds...but I am unsure for I am not knowledgeable as to the laws there). Nevertheless, if you owe the money you should pay it. I have never used The Cash Store services, but you may have signed away to some late-fees or the like when you borrowed money . . indeed you may actually owe more than the $60. However, if The Law OFfices of Paul Kupferstein continues to call you and pester you about this debt, demand to see verification of such before you pay them anything... one thing I do know about Canadian laws is that, like US laws, debt verification must be provided to the debtor. Good luck and make sure to come back and enlighten us as to the outcome.

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