Collections On A Paid BillWhat if a debt collector is trying to collect on a bill you've already paid? Learn how to to handle collections on a paid bill.How is it possible that a collection agency will try to collect a bill you've already paid? Two examples of how this can happen:
If a bill collector contacts you about a debt you have already paid, keep in mind the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act gives you the right to dispute the debt. We recommend you send a letter to the collection agency stating that you already paid the debt. Send your letter by certified mail and keep a copy for your records. If you have proof you paid it, then include that. But if you don't, you can still dispute the debt. If they continue to try to pressure you to pay the debt, get a free consultation with a consumer law attorney to discuss your next steps. By law, collection agencies are not allowed to misrepresent the character or status of a debt. Questions About Collections on A Paid Bill?Ask them here! Ask your question about collections on a paid bill here Do you have a question about our page, collections on a paid bill? Use the comments link below to ask your question. Please be sure to read that page ... Video courtesy of DebtConsolidationCare.com the Internet's largest online get-out-of-debt community. Return to Top of Page: Collections On a Paid Bill |
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