Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia
I defaulted on my Payday advance about 5 years ago. I forgot I owned it. it was 300 dollars. I recently started received email noticed that they have proceed to press charges and lock me up. I called the collection agent and was told I owe about 1,000 dollars. I am trying to make arrangements with them. I am not getting letters only through email and is name is Mr. Dolson. Can let lock me up. What alternatives do I have
Asked on 10/16/17, 7:57 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press
Chung & Press, P.C.
This is fraudulent. They can't lock you up for nonpayment. Most payday loans are illegal in VA to begin with. They are committing a crime by threatening to jail you for nonpayment.
Answered on 10/17/17, 3:58 am