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United Collection Bureau / Citi

Date: Wed, 09/09/2009 - 12:39

Submitted by ball_mich
on Wed, 09/09/2009 - 12:39

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My Citi credit card balance charged off about three weeks ago. About 3-4 days after it charged off, I started getting calls and v-mails from United Collection Bureau (UCB). They were always very vague and said something like "This is Ms. Hudson, call us back at 1-877-305-3310, and reference number XXXXX)." I've pretty much deducted this is regarding my citi account, but haven't answered or responded.

Then two days ago I get a letter from UCB, stating that I owe a debt to Citi which need to be paid at an address listed, unless I dispute the validity of the debt. And unless I dispute the balance within 30 days it will be assumed the debt is valid.

So I'll send a debt validation letter, certified return receipt. But I guess I'm confused because the UCB letter is telling me to remit payment to Citi. So has the debt not been sold to UCB? If the debt is still with Citi, do I (or can I) make them validate it?

And what if I call Citi directly, can I still deal with them to settle, or do I now need to work through UCB?


I sent them a letter requesting validation. Haven't heard from them in a few days, so I called Citi's recoveries department and they said the account was under a cease and desist. I sent it to UCB, but apparently they may have kicked it back to Citi? Not sure how this works exactly.

Anyway, I'm back to talking with Citi and hopefuly it stays that way until I can settle with them.


lrhall41

Submitted by ball_mich on Tue, 09/15/2009 - 09:40

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I hope to avoid getting sued, but I have spoken to Citi a few times since it was returned from UCB (or I presume it was sent back to Citi). They are still discussing settlement with me, but have said that at the end of the month the account would be sold or with a different department. I figured that might mean with a law firm, but we'll see.


lrhall41

Submitted by ball_mich on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 12:27

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