More advice please

I'd call Comcast back. If they say that all you owe them was the $3.12 you paid, I'd ask them to contact the CA and call them off. Comcast, at least the part that was AT&T Broadband has had major billing problems since August of 2002, see below, so it's very possible that they contacted the CA in error.

Personally I have ZERO faith in Comcast's billing department. I have them, used to be AT&T Broadband for my phone and they have screwed up by bill since August of 2002.

I've been told when talking to Comcast billing people to always ask for "Escalations" when it's not a normal billing question. I was told that that will get you a supervisor, who you then say you want to speak to "Escalations" and they'll transfer you. I was told they have no choice ... basically because of the billing problems since the bought up AT&T Broadband. I don't know if this applies to non-former AT&T Broadband customers or not. But it it helps you, great.

Hopefully you can get them to better by you!

 

1*she Said they wont sign for CRRR.
2*CA called me and said if I don't pay them or send something from comcast by the 22nd they are going to list it on my report
sl3966
1*That's good for you then.
2*Better send them this before they report it then.
Here is the Validation Letter you want to send by CRRR.
Don't make any changes on it and don't hand sign it.

Your Name
Address
City State Zip

Company
Address
City State Zip

Date

RE: Account #_________/Original Creditorâ??s Name

Dear Sir/Madame:

Thank you for your recent inquiry. This is not a refusal to pay, but a notice that your claim is being disputed. This is a request for validation made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Please complete and return the attached disclosure request form.

Be advised that I am not requesting a "verification" that you have my mailing address, I am requesting a "validation;" that is, competent evidence that I have some contractual obligation to pay you.

You should also be aware that sending unsubstantiated demands for payment through the United States Mail System might constitute mail fraud under federal and state law. You may wish to consult with a competent legal advisor before your next communication with me.

Your failure to satisfy this request within the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act will be construed as your absolute waiver of any and all claims against me, and your tacit agreement to compensate me for costs and attorney fees.

Sincerely,


Your Name don't sign


- - - Include the following on a separate sheet of paper - - -


CREDITOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT



Name and Address of Collector (assignee): _________________________

Name and Address of Debtor: ____________________________________

Account Number(s): ____________________________________________

What are the terms of assignment for this account? You may attach a facsimile of any records relating to such terms.

Have any insurance claims been made by any creditor or assignee regarding this account? YES/NO

Has the purported balanced of this account been used in any tax deduction claim? YES/NO

Please list the particular products or services sold by the collector to the debtor and the dollar amount of each:


Upon failure or refusal of collector to validate this collection action, collector agrees to waive all claims against the debtor named herein and pay debtor for all costs and attorney fees involved in defending this collection action.

________________________________
Authorized signature for Collector

Date_______/_______/_______

Please return this completed form and attach all assignment or other transfer agreements that would establish your right to collect this debt. Your claim cannot be considered if any portion of this form is not completed and returned with the required documents. This is a request for validation made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you do not respond as required by this law, your claim will not be considered and you may be liable for damages for continued collection efforts.
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I'd call Comcast back.
connorw
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Not me: No way am I going to help an OC assist a CA in pinning something on me.
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Sent Validation letter as lbrown59 suggests by certified mail, also send it by regular mail.

Here is a trick you can use.... on the outside of the envelope you send to the CA by regular mail...put a notation like "ATTENTION - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE"

This way the CA thinks they are getting a payment from someone (be sure to use a return address on the envelope that is different from your home address...maybe work, or a friend/relative?)

If you send this by regular mail get delivery confirmation or certificate of mailing from the PO, (cheaper than CMRRR but at least it gives you some evidence that you mailed it)

If they don't sign for certified mail, no problem...you will have evidence that they received the letter because for sure they will open up mail when they think there is a check inside!

 

*CA said if I don't send something from comcast by the 22nd they are going to list it on my report
sl3966
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They have to get it from comcast , you don't!

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