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Discussion in 'Credit Talk' started by cavent2, Jul 10, 2002.

  1. Jul 10, 2002 #1
    cavent2

    cavent2 Well-Known Member

    Ok, the cable company has reported to a collection agency. Problem is, I'm disputing the bill with the cable company. I asked them several times to cancel my account as I had installed directv...they never cancelled the account and I received a bill from them. I told them that I shouldn't have to pay for cable that I had requested to be cancelled. The bill is $131.00, should I just pay it. How soon before the collection be reported on my reports...I just received notification today. And oh, who should I pay..the cable company or the collection agency? Thanks
     
  3. Jul 10, 2002 #2
    erik776

    erik776 Well-Known Member

    Did you send them a certified return recite requested letter when you wanted your cable stooped?

    Cable companies are slime. Another time we should have a pole as to who to hate more, the cable company or the phone company. My vote is the phone company but it's close.
     
  4. Jul 10, 2002 #3
    GEORGE

    GEORGE Well-Known Member

    Have them PROVE you did not cancel the cable on XX/XX/XX date at about XX:XX time.
     
  5. Jul 10, 2002 #4
    cavent2

    cavent2 Well-Known Member

    No, I didn't send them anything by mail requesting the cancellation. I talked to them on the phone. What should I do about the collection letter in the meantime? I don't want this reported to the CRA's
     
  6. Jul 10, 2002 #5
    cavent2

    cavent2 Well-Known Member

    Ok, how do I do that? Write them a validation letter? In the meantime, how should I handle the ca? I don't want them reporting to the cra. Will they automatically report after the 30 days (the 30 days they mention in the letter). What should I say in my reply to the collection company?

    Thanks
     
  7. Jul 10, 2002 #6
    GEORGE

    GEORGE Well-Known Member

    "PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION PROVING THAT I DID NOT CANCEL ON XX/XX/XX DATE AT ABOUT XX:XX"

    SEND TO BOTH THE OC AND THE CA...
     
  8. Jul 10, 2002 #7
    cavent2

    cavent2 Well-Known Member

    Thanks..should I keep it that short and simple? I called the cable company today, she stated that a supervisor would return my call.
     
  9. Jul 10, 2002 #8
    NanaC

    NanaC Well-Known Member

    I would do a validation on the collection agency letter using the letters here. I would also do a BBB report and PlanetFeedback on the cable company. I would call the cable company, keeping careful records of who I talk to and keep asking for supervisor's until I get to one who fixes it. That would be a good place to start!

    Do you have one of those TV channels in the area that does a "help" or "consumer" segment. We have one and they help with problems like this FAST!
     

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