I promised a dc that I would look into the debt they called me about and call them back today. I do owe the debt. How do I begin dealing with them? I would like to find out how they arrived at the amount and would like to negiotiate a lower amount....and lastly, I need to negiotiate managable payments. I can't pay in full. I can't pay in 3 or 4 installments. I need to get it to like 9 or 10 monthly payments. (Given the full amount.....if I can get it smaller, I might be able to do it in 6 months payments). I need a strategy before I call them back later today. Thanks for any help.