Old utility bill

[ajs5575]

What is the name of your state? MA

I am currently living in GA. However, in 2001 I was living in MA with my boyfriend. We broke-up and I moved to PA, then to GA. Recently I received a bill from a collection agency stating that I owe $400 to a gas company in MA. The bill was for March of 2001. When my ex-boyfriend and I were living together the gas bill was in my name. My question is, should I pay this bill and if I don't, what will the collection agency do to me? FYI: I have not respond to the collection agency.

Thank you.

[Ladynred]

Is the gas bill legit ?? If so, pay it. Were you at that address in March 2001 and using the gas service ? If you don't, the collection agency will continue to harrass you and could even sue you, though for $400 they may not.

You could always send them a debt validation letter and make them PROVE that its your debt. You can find info on validation and sample letters at [url]www.creditinfocenter.com[/url]