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Bad Checks/Intent to Defraud - Massachusetts

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amberwaves05

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Hi, I had a problem with this issue in December of 2000 when a law firm contacted me about reconciling this problem - (checks were written in 1993). I posted my questions here in late December of 2000.

I AM ALWAYS LIABLE was most helpful to me, and gave me the appropriate chapter of the M.G.L. as the checks were written more than 6 years ago. Cpdwife was also kind enough to give me information concerning her similar issue. I was armed and ready for them when they called back.

Well, they DID call back yesterday (August 5, 2001). When I gave them the case cite, he balked and asked me to call back tomorrow (today) to speak with his supervisor. I specifically asked if this were a collection agency and he responded, "No, this is a law firm." The December caller stated the same - it was a law firm calling on its client's behalf.

Well, his behavior seemed unusual, so I did some research on the Internet. I have found out that this firm IS in fact a collection agency out of New Jersey -- NOT a law firm. On both phone calls they intentionally misrepresented themselves.

My questions: Is this an issue for the FTC? Should I file some type of complaint? There should be some punishment for a sleazy collection agency to try to scare an individual by stating they are a law firm.

Thanks in advance for your time!

Jeanne
 


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amberwaves05

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Thanks, Home Guru. Is there a specific type of complaint and/or form that should be filed?

Jeanne
 

HomeGuru

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Yes, ask the respective offices.
How dare they pose as lawyers. We got enough bad lawyers as it is without collection agencies acting as bad lawyers.
Throw the Federal laws at them.
 
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