Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia

calls from aol collections for computer i did't buy

i am getting daily calls from aol collections about $200 for a computer they said they sent me. i never ordered or got a computer.i have talked to at least 15 people at aol including supervisors i kept names and dates.and sent e-mails.i don't think they would take me to court over$200 (i wish they would)but i am worried they may put it on my credit report.what should i do? thanks


Asked on 12/23/05, 12:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathon Moseley Jonathon A. Moseley

Re: calls from aol collections for computer i did't buy

There is very little you can do about a

collection agency calling your, and unfortunately

there are very low standards for adding it to

one's credit report. There are some courts that

will view this as "defamation" although that is

somewhat controversial in this area.

The best thing would be if they did take you

to court, where they would have to actually prove

it.

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Answered on 12/25/05, 2:21 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: calls from aol collections for computer i did't buy

You say you've "kept names and dates and sent emails"(all of which are likely of peripheral relevance). What about requesting a copy of the AOL invoice detailing the order which you allegedly initiated?

Have you done this? If not, why not?

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Answered on 12/25/05, 2:14 am


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