Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California
Paid-Returned Check
I bounced a check in April of 2005 for 500.00 and the debt has since been sold to a collection agency who has apparently had it for the last three years. I contacted the collector about four months ago and tried to arrange payment he told me he told me he would need the entire amount. Last month I received a letter stating that Ineeded to contact him and i now owed him 2000.00 but he would accept 750.00 but he wanted the full amount by the 28th of Nov. I sent 500.00 on the 19th but I could not pay the remaining 250.00 before the 28th of the month. He is now saying he wont clear the amount until I pay him another 500.00. Can he do this and should I contact an attorney.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Paid-Returned Check
You may want to hire an attorney just to make sure it's cleared up correctly.
Re: Paid-Returned Check
The debt appears to be barred the statute of limitations. You may have a claim under the Fair Debt Collection Act depending upon the letter you received. Have you made any payments to them? Please contact me if you have any questions.
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