Two Collection Agencies Coming After Me for Same Debt
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Summary
How should one handle it when two different collection agencies or attorneys are attempting to collect for the same debt? |
“I received a Notice to Appear on a credit card debt. I have worked out a payment plan with the attorney for the credit card company. The same day I was served, I received a notice of collection from a different agency claiming to be the agent of the same bank. What recourse do I have in not being placed in double-jeopardy over the same debt?”
Forward a copy of the collection notice from the second agency to the attorney with whom you are working. At the same time, contact the second collection agency, and notify them that you have already made payment arrangements for the debt with the attorney, and refer them to the attorney.
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State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.
