got a debt validation back today from the post office that i sent certified return receipt to a ca. it was sent back to me i was told they refuse to accept certified mail. so do i get validation of my debt and proof that i tried to? if i resend it regular mail and they dont verify it i have no proof that they received it any sugestions?
Others have tried marking the envelope "attention Accounts Receivable" or "Payment for account" or "payment in full" to lure them to accept it...others send via FedEx where a signature is required, and usually accepted...still others send FAX or even regular mail and skip the proof (I think that is a bad idea in your case)... I say your attempt at validation was refused and I would keep the letter upopened and intact, and go directly to small claims court and file suit for violations of the FDCPA and FCRA. Maybe I would send the Estopple letter the same way and hope they refused that also (to build your case) - again keep the letter intact and unopened with the CRRR sticker and green card too. They may not accept certified mail, but they'll have to accept service from a process server ) -Peace, Dave
Keep that envelope, don't open it. What you probably can try todo next is make another validation letter, copy it, then Fax it over to them. The point here is to keep a paper trail of your attemps to settle this matter, this should hold up in court if it comes to that.
Let me guess - IC Systems? If so, get their address for payments and follow Dave's instructions above. One other idea. There is a way to send mail (I always forget what it is called) where you send it with a proof of delivery that can be tracked on the internet. You have to use Priority, and then you get the bright lime green form at the post office and fill it out. Total cost is about $4. They do not get a signature, but the post office will tell you when it was delivered. You get the info on the post office internet site, print it out, and then have proof of service. Wait a few minutes and someone will post what this is called. They always do. And, some day I will write it down,
Andrew is right. And I was right that someone would post what it was called. I promise to write it down this time. It works.
Just another quick reminder. Delivery confirmation only confirms that it was received at the post office for that zip code. It does not confirm delivery to the actual person/business. Read the fine print L
Hmmm I just sent somethin to Universal Credit Corp (they only had a PO BOX address). Instead of the green card I got I pink card (PS Form 3849) "Sorry we missed you" card. The sended is 92193 same area code as Universal credit. Its a certified letter being sent to tme (I have no idea what it is I have to wait until monday to pick it up) I am assuming my letter didn't go through because (I didn't get the green card)...
Can you send your letter to the registered agent? YOu should be able to find this at the Sate's website where they incorporated. I am not sure but if they are required to be licensed and bonded in your State, then you should be able to find this at your State agents' website. I am confused as to why would you continue to try to make delivery? IF they refused the delivery, then shouldn't this be more than enough proof for a judge? Me personally, I would just continue to send out certified mail and let the company be responsible for the employee's actions who wrote such a thing.
After reading this board, I have no fear of certified letters. I would pick up the certified letter (if that is what it is) that they sent you. I could be 1 of 3 things... 1) A letter saying "We are deleting this account because we could not obtain proof from the OC. 2) It could be their attempt at validation, in which you now have to determine the standard they have achieved (did they provide the proof you are entitled to). 3) Collection attempt. In which you have them nailed on another violation (collection attempt during the validation period). I have read here where people have not gotten the green card back, but the letter was delivered, Your validation letter may have been delivered, and that is why they are contacting you. It definitely seems to have sparked some kind of response though huh! -Peace, Dave
