Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Virginia
how do i handle a collection agency that just bought a account that is over 23 years old? It was sent to my maiden name. the account if valid was paid off years and years ago. What kind of response should i send?
Asked on 11/17/09, 11:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cary Moseley
Law Office of Cary Powell Moseley, PLLC
It depends on what is in the letter. Generally speaking, you would tell them you refuse to pay it. Whether you owe it is a different question than whether they can prove it. Good luck.
Answered on 11/23/09, 6:50 am