QUESTION
What can be done when an eight year credit card charge is sold to a collection company and that company sue you?
Asked on Feb 25th, 2014 on Debtor and Creditor - Florida
More details to this question:
My son acquired a bill of over 3,000.00 as a college student. A server came to my home with legal papers few nights ago. They state that he has 20 days to send a written response. What action should he take?
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Consumer Debt Collector Harassment & Abuse Attorney serving Tampa, FL
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Tischhauser Law Group
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He needs to hire a lawyer ASAP. This may be the classic "zombie debt" where they sue people on account hoping the dont hire a lawyer or better yet simply default and they win. If it turns out that he wins on the collections case, he may be able to get his fees reimbursed AND possible sue the collector for damages and additional attorney's fees. We do offer FREE consultations on such cases at 1-800-922-6442.
Answered on Feb 26th, 2014 at 11:10 AM
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