northland group inc trying to colect an old seamans act.

Yes, northland group is a CA located here in Minnesota. Get them to validate the debt and put any arrangementss in writing.

Northland is a debt buyer who tries to collect on old debts, many of which are beyond the statute of limitations. Send the a debt validation letter. A sample can be found under the "do it yourself" section. How old is the debt (last payment made) and what state are you in?

Northland also handles a lot of third party collections as well. I know several people who work there.

You are right! I had them after me once . They just disappeared after a couple of months of sending notices.

I've read lots and lots of shady things about them online... I've gotten a letter from them saying they're trying to collect a debt I've never heard of as well, with a "settlement offer" that seems really bizarre. Is there any way to have a third party validate this debt?