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Jul 17, 2013
I have been contacted over the years by both Natale Law Offices and just recently Sheikh Law Firm.
I have done my best to educate myself on my rights in regards to this type of thing.
What I have discovered, and I think I'm correct, is that the 'so called' lawyers are paid by the collection agencies to use their name in order to scare people into thinking that legal action is being taken.
The number of debtors that are actually taken to court are 1 in 10,000. I got this number from a CBC show http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2011/debtcollectordread/ Please check this link out yourself. The video is worth watching.
The best thing to do I've learned is to just ignore, ignore, ignore. If you reply to them, they are like sharks in the water smelling your blood. Don't return their mail, but most importantly, don't call them back. Once they hear from you, they will not stop.
Remember that the person on the other end of the line is usually a young person with little or no education. That's why they have the lousy job they have, harassing people for commission. They take advantage of the elderly, the weak minded, and the easily intimidated. Don't fall into this category.
I hope this information helps someone. It was years ago that I got a call from one of these collection agencies and the information I found on the internet was what saved me from the aggravation and fear that these agencies specialize in.
Good luck and don't let yourself be bullied. :)
I have done my best to educate myself on my rights in regards to this type of thing.
What I have discovered, and I think I'm correct, is that the 'so called' lawyers are paid by the collection agencies to use their name in order to scare people into thinking that legal action is being taken.
The number of debtors that are actually taken to court are 1 in 10,000. I got this number from a CBC show http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/2011/debtcollectordread/ Please check this link out yourself. The video is worth watching.
The best thing to do I've learned is to just ignore, ignore, ignore. If you reply to them, they are like sharks in the water smelling your blood. Don't return their mail, but most importantly, don't call them back. Once they hear from you, they will not stop.
Remember that the person on the other end of the line is usually a young person with little or no education. That's why they have the lousy job they have, harassing people for commission. They take advantage of the elderly, the weak minded, and the easily intimidated. Don't fall into this category.
I hope this information helps someone. It was years ago that I got a call from one of these collection agencies and the information I found on the internet was what saved me from the aggravation and fear that these agencies specialize in.
Good luck and don't let yourself be bullied. :)