A collection agency forced me to pay my son's debt

by Lucecio
(houston, texas, harris)

What can I do? I just learned that they cannot take away my home and that the debt was not transferable from sons to parents.

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May 02, 2010
 son's debt
by: Gerri

Lucecio -

It sounds like you are saying that a debt collector misrepresented your son's debt to you, and told you that you could lose your home if you did not pay it. That sounds like a potentially illegal threat. If a debt collector breaks the law, it may be liable for damages in force to pay your attorney fees. So it's worth pursuing.

I would strongly encourage you to talk with a consumer law attorney. We would strongly recommend you talk with a consumer law attorney with experience in debt collection cases. Find out how to get a FREE consultation with a consumer law attorney here. There is no fee unless you win a case, so there really is no reason for you not to pursue this.

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