logo

Debtconsolidationcare.com - the USA consumer forum

Is it enough?

Date: Thu, 11/06/2008 - 19:15

Submitted by anonymous
on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 19:15

Posts: 202330 Credits: [Donate]

Total Replies: 3


I want to accept a settlement offer with a collection agency.No one personally from the company signed the letter but the letter specifically states they are willing to settle for 70% less and states if payment in full in the settlement amount is paid within 45 days they will consider the debt paid in full and closed.It is a regular company letterhead letter with all my account info and it is a valid debt.Is this enough written paperwork I need so that if I pay them I have proof showing their agreement incase they try to screw me over?I do not want to talk to them and fool with the jerks just settle and be done.I read I need someones actual signature on the letter from the company before I settled but should this letter they sent with all the company info and all the account info and all be enough proof?


So does this mean the letter I have they sent which I am sure is the same as they send to everyone offering a settlement would not help me in the event the company screwed me as proof against them?Well I was going to send a validation letter but if they validate the entire amount I am afraid they will take back their offer.If I call and speak to them I am afraid they will again take back their offer and say I agreed to the debt and update my credit report.But then after seeing the sample letter I am afraid if I do pay based on this standard company settlement offer letter and they screw me it will not really be of any help in the matter.What to do?Why do I worry about a2 of these things happening, cause they have to me already.One company I called and said I would settle and they agreed but never sent letter and instead updated my credit report and restarted the SOL and then sued me!! The other when I called regarding a settlement offer they sent was a way to get me on the phone and yell at me and then take back their offer. I am trying to take care of this debt but got to wtch my back cause these illegal tactics the collection agencies use and just not sure what to do.Frustrating I want to send them money and worry about sending it to them!! That is pretty bad!!


lrhall41

Submitted by on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 20:44

( Posts: | Credits: )


What does your letter say? Do they agree not to try to collect the balance at a later date or sell the balance to another CA? It needs to be signed. Don't pay them a dime until everything is in writing and signed by a manager of the company!! BTW, How did the other company restart the SOL? Someone had to make a payment on your account to do that.


lrhall41

Submitted by on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 01:17

( Posts: | Credits: )