Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Alledged Phine Debt's

I had American Agency call me over 48 times and found out that AT&T hired them to collect an old debt from 1998 and 2000. My issue is that It's been along time since then and I had disputed the bogus charges on the calling card I had and they failed to work with me. What is the Statute of Limitations regarding such issue?


Asked on 5/05/09, 7:55 pm

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Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Alledged Phine Debt's

Four years from the last payment or the debt became due, whichever is later. Tell them never to call you again.

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Answered on 5/05/09, 8:12 pm
Bryan C. Becker Your Lawyer for Life.

Re: Alledged Phine Debt's

They can attempt to collect from you as long as they wish; however it can only be reported to the credit bur for 7 years and in CA you can only be sued on a contract within 4 years. They have harassed you in violation of the FDCPA though, and you should pursue that angle.

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Answered on 5/11/09, 3:53 pm


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