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what do I have to disclose?

Date: Wed, 04/14/2010 - 12:06

Submitted by anonymous
on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 12:06

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I got a call from ASSET, Legacy Hospital turned over a thousand or so dollar debt. I am not a worker, and my husband in construction, has not worked for a year. I have been sending in $10. monthly they want more, faster.
He just this past Monday got called to a job that promises good employment and benefits. The agent wanted to know where he worked and details. I refused to tell him where the job site was. I told him they don't need that information, and he explained he just was trying to help me avoid a negative credit report. I continued to refuse and
he became slightly belligerent, and said they will move to the 'next step'.
I am stressed, and want this to stop. Do I have to tell them what they ask?
I would like to roll all the collections into one. They are ALL medical, after insurance. We barely make enough to pay the mortgage, and keep the utilities on. how can we get relief?


You do not have to tell them what they ask. According to Federal law, the only information a creditor should be asking over the phone are account details. Some creditors may ask you to send a pay check stub or a copy of your most recent tax return, but this is generally used to help them determine how much they can get from you. The best way to get relief in your situation would be to contact a debt counseling firm and talk to them about your options, whether you want to do debt settlement or debt consolidation. Signing up with a counseling firm also has the added benefit of stopping the harassing phone calls from your creditors as the FDCPA requires that they stop calling you after they have received a power of attorney from a counseling company.


lrhall41

Submitted by OVLG Attorney on Thu, 04/15/2010 - 10:03

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