I got the court judgment, and even an outstanding warrant, but still have not received on an outstanding debt. How can I collect my money? [more inside]
posted by letahl on Oct 26, 2009 - 8 answers

Now that I am able, I would like to pay the debts I have accrued over the past few years. When confronted with debt collectors, what is the best way to deal with them so that this positively impacts my credit report? [more inside]
posted by Loto on Oct 15, 2009 - 12 answers

I have gotten two collection letters from law firms, one of which I found out is suing me. I am with a debt settlement firm and I would like to settle but they will not talk with my debt settlement firm. What are my options? I do not want to go to court and would like to settle these debts. One is for $9K and another for $1.7K
posted by WRivera125 on Oct 15, 2009 - 4 answers

iPhone/AT&T conundrum: will this idea work? (kinda long, sorry) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 22, 2009 - 4 answers

I have an interview for a Dialer Admin II position at a huge collections outfit in four hours. Although I have about 10 years of collections call center experience and have worked extensively ON a dialer, I've never actually done any Dialer Admin-type work. What can I say or do to help me get this job? [more inside]
posted by Bageena on Sep 14, 2009 - 5 answers

Who do I speak to at Verizon to deal with a charged off account? I keep getting sent from the collection agency then to Verizon and back. [more inside]
posted by grablife365 on Sep 1, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me figure out the strange call I had asking if I was related to my brother-in-law. I has me feeling a little unsettled. The caller refused to identify herself. [more inside]
posted by caroljean63 on Aug 17, 2009 - 19 answers

Credit collection agencies. Should I call and make an offer? Help me get out of this mess. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2009 - 12 answers

Looking to collection on a small claims court debt. Are there collection agencies or settlement advance places that work with smaller amounts? [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit on Jul 9, 2009 - 4 answers

I own a small tech business and have a few accounts that simply will not pay. The amounts owed range from $500 to $5000. I've tried turning the accounts over to collection agencies, but they don't understand tech so they have ignored the delinquent accounts. Any suggestions on how best to get paid, even partial payment or at least tell me how to file a "charge off".
posted by r80o on Jun 29, 2009 - 24 answers

For the third time now I've discovered that I've been improperly served a summons, and for the second time I've had a default judgment entered against me because I was unaware of the court date. It seems ridiculously difficult to take action against service processors for this behavior as it's your word against their affidavit and there are no regulatory agencies governing them. Are there legal avenues that I'm not aware of? [more inside]
posted by scharpy on Jun 9, 2009 - 11 answers

Can my landlord REALLY send this to collections? [more inside]
posted by vas deference on May 27, 2009 - 15 answers

I need help writing a strong letter to a collections company trying to collect a debt that isn't mine. [more inside]
posted by Jenesta on Apr 16, 2009 - 10 answers

I don't know anything about dealing with collection agencies. I have medical debt from spring/summer 2008 totalling around $2500, from about 7 different billers (hospital, ambulance, doctors). Some of it has gone to collection. I do not have $2500. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 3, 2009 - 12 answers

Apparently, I owe a blockbuster debt of $38 to a collection agency. I feel I've been screwed but that is irrelevant. I just want to pay the debt and never do business there again. The problem: The agency called last month when I was traveling, I didn't want to deal with it then, and now I've lost their number. How can I find out what collection agency they sent me account to and pay this debt off? Note: I have asked at the store and the employee told me, "the collection agency will call you back"...
posted by mikeo2 on Jan 14, 2009 - 9 answers

What are your favorite/most-effective internet event planning tools? [more inside]
posted by guptaxpn on Jan 2, 2009 - 2 answers

What are some good software tools and good practices for documenting and organizing personal hobby collections? [more inside]
posted by jnoble on Jan 1, 2009 - 3 answers

After ordering my credit report, I found that there were two bills sent to collections in 2006. Upon further investigation, I discovered that these were for unpaid cable bills and cable equipment that was never returned by my old roommates after I moved out--what do I do? [more inside]
posted by mingodingo on Dec 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Can anyone recommend a Brio Toy collector website that has complete set lists? (I'm basically looking for a site like This Old Toy but for Brio trains.
posted by anastasiav on Oct 26, 2008 - 1 answer

Should I dispute the adverse item on my credit report or just pay it off? Also, will a balance transfer help or hurt me? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Aug 25, 2008 - 13 answers

how would one sell of an extensive Red Sox memorabilia collection? [more inside]
posted by Dcotton on Apr 25, 2008 - 13 answers

Do debt collectors have to pay a fee if they call you after you have had an attorney contact them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 24, 2008 - 5 answers

What and where are the collections of the worlds best treasure troves? [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Mar 30, 2008 - 9 answers

I got divorced almost 15 years ago. It was not a friendly divorce, and as such, I've not spoken to the ex since the night I found him in flagrante delicto. I've since remarried, had a kid, bought a house and have a stellar credit rating. Recently I've started to get collection agencies calling the house for the ex's debts. Other than dealing with each individual collection agency as they call at insane hours, is there any sort of general clearing house type place where I can say "I don't know where he is, I don't know what he's doing, and I'm certainly not going to pay his bills?" Is there anything I can do to make the phone calls stop? Do I have any legal recourse at all?
posted by dejah420 on Feb 9, 2008 - 13 answers

Some years ago, there was a resource available at the counter at record stores that enabled one to determine all the albums or collections that a particular song appeared on... [more inside]
posted by Morrigan on Feb 6, 2008 - 9 answers

What can you do if a collection agency "loses" your payment? [more inside]
posted by medea42 on Jan 30, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm getting repeated collection calls for somebody who used my phone number when running up high bills. Here's the kicker -- the calls are multiple times a day, and BY COMPUTER. Basically, they're asking ME to call THEM to get this sorted out. Is this legal? Is there anything I can do?
posted by taumeson on Jan 11, 2008 - 14 answers

Has anyone used a collections agency to collect on a judgment from small claims court? [more inside]
posted by bove on Dec 29, 2007 - 5 answers

What kind of mark down do debt collection agencies get on bad private party debt when they buy it? [more inside]
posted by 517 on Nov 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Help me protect my credit report from corporate idiocy. [more inside]
posted by slow graffiti on Oct 25, 2007 - 22 answers

A sheriff visited a former address of mine earlier today to serve documents. I'm not sure what these documents were. What is my best course of action other than hiring a lawyer in terms of getting the scoop? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 10, 2007 - 5 answers

Utility Credit Issue. At the end of March I terminated a natural gas account. I've been sent to a collection agency. The problem? Well, a couple. Let's start with I paid it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2007 - 6 answers

An old debt has found it's way back to me. Should I pay it? If not, is there an optimal strategy for not paying it? [more inside]
posted by poppo on Mar 26, 2007 - 32 answers

I got my hands on a near-complete series of film magazines (1970s-1990s) while doing an internship in college. They're great to have, but I need some extra cash right now. I looked on EBay, and I see a few people selling single issues of this magazine with some success. Is there a market for selling the lot and if so, how much can I expect to make? [more inside]
posted by sswiller on Feb 13, 2007 - 8 answers

BadWithMoneyFilter: I owe my college roughly $4,000. This is due to being under part time student, and not being eligible for loans. What to do as it is now in Collections! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 15, 2006 - 5 answers

I have a question about bill collectors! [more inside]
posted by baklavabaklava on Oct 26, 2006 - 13 answers

Student Loan question: I've started paying off my delinquent perkins loans to a collection agency and discovered they're adding a 40% collection fee to my total. If I stop paying them, my school will seek a judgement, but will it be sans the outrageous 40% fee? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Jul 7, 2006 - 9 answers

Oregon Landlord/Tenant LawFilter Help: I moved out of an apartment three months ago. I received a collection notice a few weeks ago, billing for replacement carpet. Help! [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Jun 8, 2006 - 11 answers

A collections agent sent me someone else's information. How can I use this as leverage against them? [more inside]
posted by electroboy on Mar 13, 2006 - 14 answers

I just got a collections notice from my old apartment complex. What do I do to make it go away? [more inside]
posted by electroboy on Feb 27, 2006 - 15 answers

What recourse do I have to stop a collections company from repeatedly calling my home for somebody who does not reside here? [more inside]
posted by diamondsky on May 9, 2005 - 14 answers

Having discovered Flickr group Collage Kids and radiated out to such gems as Fashions Past and Boring Photos, I'm wondering, who else is using Flickr in interesting ways? [more inside]
posted by kmel on Feb 21, 2005 - 7 answers

[Two Obscure SciFi Short Story Questions]
When I was a kid our family library was stocked with lots of 'Best Of' Sci Fi collections. One particular story that I half remember had something to do with the human race being enslaved by large aliens, and basically a slave revolt by humans occurs in one of the alien ships. The other story was about an alien artifact (a helmet?) and some quasi-Egyptian pyramid ruins. That's really about all I can remember, other than I remember enjoying both stories very much. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by geekhorde on Jan 6, 2005 - 10 answers

CollectionsFilter: I am an independent contractor. I work with small, emerging technology companies. Recently, one company paid me late, the other has not paid me in full - how do I collect?

I am getting legal and collections advice, and am evaluating my options. In the future, I'll be more diligent about accepting 'interesting' work only after doing a full credit report and getting references. Independent MetaMembers - how have you solved collections issues in the past? Share your stories and solutions, TIA
posted by anonymous on Dec 5, 2004 - 4 answers

What are some strategies and tips for better managing your music collection in iTunes?
posted by mhaw on Oct 22, 2004 - 14 answers

Do you have any collections? [more inside]
posted by Dreama on Oct 13, 2004 - 41 answers

What's the best way to sell a baseball card collection? [mi] [more inside]
posted by Hegemonic on Jun 13, 2004 - 2 answers

I have a collections agency calling my phone number in an attempt to get in touch with my next-door neighbor. I've asked them twice to stop calling me; they keep apologizing but don't seem concerned. I was just tipped off that this is a new game collections agents are playing: call nearby and have the neighbors do a little vigilante justice to get to the target. My question: do all the calls I've received fall under Do Not Call Registry protection? [more inside]
posted by werty on Jun 6, 2004 - 12 answers

My phone company has not sent me an invoice for almost three years. Now they are shutting my phone off, and I don't think it is fair. What should I do? (more details inside) [more inside]
posted by tlong on May 17, 2004 - 32 answers

I have been given several mounted insects as gifts recently (moths, moving leaf insects). I would like some resources (books, web sites) on how to go about buying and mounting/framing/preserving specimens myself. Many of the books on Amazon are out of print, or have no descriptions.
posted by sharksandwich on Jan 22, 2004 - 2 answers