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Is Mann Bracken llc a collection agency within a law firm? The lady that called me was telling me that a law suit is going to be filed the end of May and gave me three options to pay. I owe the debt and I would like to pay it, I would much prefer to pay Citibank directly. Can this firm really sue me or are they suing in behalf of Citibank?

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:09 am Subject:

According to the better business bureau's records,they are listed as a collection agency/lawyers. Please send the letter in my signature certified return receipt to preserve your rights under federal law. On the question of can they sue,it would depend on if they have the standing required to file.To explain that,they would require permission from owner of account or a valid assignment giving them that right to be able to sue. You can call Citi and see if you can get account pulled back to original holder.

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:16 pm Subject:

The collectors will call before suit is filed. The lawyers will not contact you generally unless suit is filed. Protect yourself, they are known to violate collection laws.

Guest · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 7:05 pm Subject:

Thank you very much to the both of you! By the way, I have not received the letter from Mann Bracken yet to where I have 30 days to respond to the validity of the debt owed. Should I still send them my debt verification letter?

Thanks,

bebeisis

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 7:50 pm Subject:

Yes, and be careful to use the word "Validation" as opposed to verification.

quie · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:04 pm Subject: Citibank has filed suit???

I received 6 letters today from attorneys stating that Citibank has filed suit against us. Mann Bracken has our file and I called to get an update and I was told that on July 13 they sent a letter to us responding to my "validation" letter. She made no mention of a suit being filed. What is going to happen next?

bebeisis

Guest · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 6:57 am Subject: Mann bracken

I have had this firm on me for about a year. I requested a written verification and have never gotten it. I send them $50 a month and they have cleared every check. I guess this is their way of accepting my payment. What should I do about not getting the letter?

Guest · Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:42 am Subject:

Guest, I wouldn't be sending them a cent until the debt has been VALIDATED! How can you be sure they are applying the payments to your debt?

Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:45 am Subject:

I would call them and ask them what your balance is currently. When did you send the DV, recently or when you set up payments?

ajay4672 · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:05 am Subject:

My mother was served a summons as well regarding a debt with Dell. The figure on the summons was $1681.00. After speaking to a representative from Mann Bracken the figure went up to $1861.00. No explanation at all.

Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:08 am Subject:

These Attorneys are notorious for jacking the price up at a moments notice. They play dirty pool so beware of them. Tell your mother to MAKE them validate that debt before she gives them a dime! Shocked

Guest · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 12:16 am Subject:

Be sure that she responds to the summons or they will be awarded a judgement by the court. Ask for validation at the court hearing. More than likely, they can't furnish it and the case will be dismissed.

been harrassed · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:45 pm Subject: mann bracken

they are liars and cheats and claim they are lawyers that are speaking to you. I had one make that claim then say he was a paralegal then state he was working for a paralegal law firm, inferring that he was not one himself. they don't work with you. they rip you off. they claim over and over again that they will bring you to court immediately. they do not have the pull and authority they claim. go back to your previous agaency that you owe money to to circumvent them.

Elena Hernandez · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:35 pm Subject: Mann Bracken a Ripoff

I do agree they are liars and they do claim they are lawyers when they are only debt collectors. They cheat you and rip you off, they do not go by your terms and conditions they want you to go by theirs! Do not believe a word they tell you because they had threatened to take me to court immediately as well. If I were you I would contact a lawyer to work on your behalf.

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