Hard inq. by CA, HELP!!!!

Discussion in 'Credit Talk' started by josethemar, Apr 30, 2002.

  1. josethemar

    josethemar Well-Known Member

    i have a repo that was sent to a collection agency named ProCollect. i sent them a validation letter on 4/8/02 and i pullede up my credit report today and i have an inquiry dated 4/22/02 from PROCOLLECT!

    is it legal for them to do this? can they just pull up my credit report whenever they feel like it?

    i need the boards help!
     
  2. LKH

    LKH Well-Known Member

    Did you send the validation certified mail and do you have the green card back showing what date they received it?

    Yes, it is a violation if in fact they have received your validation. It would be considered continued collection activity.

    You could send them the estoppel at 30 days, and include in it the fact that they are in violation of the FDCPA.
    You might also send a letter to the oc advising them that they may be liable for any and all violations committed by this ca while collecting on their behalf.
     
  3. josethemar

    josethemar Well-Known Member

    YES! i have the green card, stating that they received my validation letter.

    and where can i find the estoppel letter?????????
     
  4. LKH

    LKH Well-Known Member

    «Your Name»
    «Address1»
    «Address2»
    «City», «State» «Zip»

    «Company»
    «Address1»
    «Address2»
    «City», «State» «Zip»

    «Date»

    RE: Dispute Letter of <insert date>

    Dear Sir/Madame:

    As I have not heard back from you in over 60 days regarding my notice of dispute dated <insert date>, and you have not supplied the demanded proof of the alleged debt, under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt v Gravens (Mo) 281 SW 715, 719, I may presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact exists.

    In a good faith effort to resolve this matter amicably, I restate my demand for proof of the debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent such proof, you must terminate this collection action and correct any erroneous reports of this debt as mine.

    For the record, I state again that as I have no account with you, nor am I your customer, nor have I entered into a contract with you, I must ask for the following information:



    Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 (e) and 15 USC 1692 (f) in this alleged matter.

    What is your authorization of law for your collection of information?

    What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt?

    Please evidence your authorization to do business or operate in the state of Florida.

    Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, including specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature.


    You have fifteen (15) days from receipt of this notice to respond. Your failure to respond, on point, in writing, hand signed, and in a timely manner, will work as a waiver to any and all of your claims in this matter, and will entitle me to presume that you sent your letter(s) in error, and that this matter is permanently closed.

    Your continued silence is unacceptable. Either provide the proof or correct the record to remove the invalid debt from my credit files with the three primary credit-reporting agencies. You are currently in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Act.

    Failure to respond within 15 days of receipt of this registered letter will result in a small claims action against your company. I will be seeking $5,000 in damages for the following:



    Defamation

    Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud

    Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act


    After obtaining the judgment against your company, I will obtain a Writ of Execution from the Sheriffâ??s office in your county and I will begin the process of attaching property or funds to satisfy the judgment.

    For the purposes of 15 USC 1692 et seq., this Notice has the same effect as a dispute to the validity of the alleged debt and a dispute to the validity of your claims. This Notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver of status.

    I affirm under penalty of perjury under the Laws of the Land for the United States of America, that the foregoing is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief.

    Sincerely,

    «Signature»
    «Your Name»
     
  5. Ieolus

    Ieolus Active Member

    Should you be signing your name at the end of the letter? I remember reading somewhere (this board? another?) that you shouln't give the CAs your signature if they don't already have it...
     
  6. laurie33

    laurie33 Well-Known Member

    From what I've read and my own personal opinion is never sign anything you're sending, especially to CA's. Never know how they could use it against you (not to be paranoid or anything, LOL).
     

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