QUESTION
What do I do if I am being told by a law firm that I am going to be arrested?
Asked on Aug 07th, 2013 on Criminal Law - California
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On Friday due to a payment that was declined on August first, a loan company charged a start up fee. I do not have a loan with that company. I have tried to get extra information. They only say that I either pay them $625 or I will go to jail for up to 3 months. Now they only want to talk to my lawyer. Are they legitimate? I called my bank to confirm about the declined payment and on that day. My account only shows 2 payments, both cleared and neither for a loan payment.
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Might be a complete scam as you do not recognize the company. Consult an attorney in your area for more information.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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This most definitely sounds like a scam. Report them to the Attorney General and/or the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
Geoffrey MacLaren Yaryan
You cannot go to jail for the failure to pay a debt unless there was some fraud involved.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
You should talk to an attorney to assist you. Just because they file a police report does not mean you will be arrested. A police officer will contact you for your side. It almost sounds like a scam, where one pays because of the threat. Check your credit report, they may have attached a negative report for your alleged failure to pay.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
They're playing you. Don't believe them.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
James Edward Smith
Sounds fishy. A collection attorney can't throw you in jail, only the prosecutor.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:36 PM