Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

Elderly Woman Fighting Collection Agency
My mother, who just turned 82 last month has been receiving mail from a collection agency for a cell phone contract they say she allegedly agreed to in early 2008. She is severely hearing impaired. I sent a certified return receipt dispute letter on her behalf dated February 5, 2009 under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in response to their letter. On May 27, 2009 they responded, which she received last week. They provided call log documents which they say validates the debt. The log documents contains a social security number that does not belong to her.

Also included is a Declaration of Fraud letter requesting her driver's license number, date of birth and social security number, all of which I have no intention of giving out to them. It also says, ''THIS CLAIM WILL NOT BE VALID UNLESS YOU ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE OR INDENTIFICATION CARD TO THIS FORM,'' and they expect a response within 10 days. Should I send a copy of a letter from her doctor stating she is completely hearing impaired?

I would greatly appreciate some guidance on how to respond to these people in a way that will make sure they leave her alone. Please help. Thanks.

Asked on 6/07/09, 7:07 pm

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

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Re: Elderly Woman Fighting Collection Agency

Have a lawyer write to them on lawyer letterhead (they would then be prohibited from contacting her directly).

My standard fee for go-pound-sand letters is $100, I accept credit cards via PayPal at this email address.

Answered on 6/07/09, 7:13 pm

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