What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
I had a SPRINT cellphone over 7 years ago for less than a month. The billing went haywire (I kept calling to check my balance and every minute, the amount kept doubling that I owed and I wasn't using the phone). I canceled the cell phone. Complained to SPRINT several times and they said they launch an investigation, but nothing came of it.
I refuse to pay something that I don't owe. I've been receiving collection notices over the years and the amount keeps getting lowered to what they'll settle for.
I know this is on my credit report, but I've just been waiting for it to finally come off.
I just got a new letter from John Donnell at Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC.
It says that my account was acquired by their company and the unless I notify them within 30 days to dispute it, they will consider it valid. The collection amount is for double what they were trying to collect before.
Is this a real company? I was reading that it's an identity theft scam and that when people call the number they ask for their social security number.
I don't intend on calling them at all, but I was thinking of writing them a short letter saying that I haven't had any dealings with SPRINT for several years and have no idea what these charges are for and consider them invalid.
Would this be the best thing to do or would it be confirming my name and address if these people are actually identity thieves?
I was hoping this would just be off my credit by now. Can they put it on there again even though I've had no dealing with SPRINT in several years?
Thanks,
Darla
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
I had a SPRINT cellphone over 7 years ago for less than a month. The billing went haywire (I kept calling to check my balance and every minute, the amount kept doubling that I owed and I wasn't using the phone). I canceled the cell phone. Complained to SPRINT several times and they said they launch an investigation, but nothing came of it.
I refuse to pay something that I don't owe. I've been receiving collection notices over the years and the amount keeps getting lowered to what they'll settle for.
I know this is on my credit report, but I've just been waiting for it to finally come off.
I just got a new letter from John Donnell at Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC.
It says that my account was acquired by their company and the unless I notify them within 30 days to dispute it, they will consider it valid. The collection amount is for double what they were trying to collect before.
Is this a real company? I was reading that it's an identity theft scam and that when people call the number they ask for their social security number.
I don't intend on calling them at all, but I was thinking of writing them a short letter saying that I haven't had any dealings with SPRINT for several years and have no idea what these charges are for and consider them invalid.
Would this be the best thing to do or would it be confirming my name and address if these people are actually identity thieves?
I was hoping this would just be off my credit by now. Can they put it on there again even though I've had no dealing with SPRINT in several years?
Thanks,
Darla
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA