| Mike in MD 2013-06-02 02:29:52 Unknown |
Keep in mind if they have the proper documentation and the debt is not time barred, they can sue to collect. While there are a lot of scammers out there using bogus debt claims, especially for Pay Day Loans, if you have gotten behind on a debt you owe and the original creditor has either sold it off or contracted with a collection agency, they can sue you provided the statute of limitations for suing to collect has not expired. If you are uncertain, request a debt validation notice via US Mail. If they refuse then they are in violation of FDCPA and probably trying to scam you.