Sanyika Calloway Boyce’s appearance on “In the Loop with iVillage”

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My hero, Dave Ramsey, tells of abusive practices and the violation of Federal law incorporated by debt collectors – particularly credit card debt collectors. Most people do not know that they have rights guaranteed to them by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and debt collectors knowingly and habitually break these laws in order to frighten them into paying.

IT IS NOT AGAINST THE LAW TO OWE MONEY!

Do not allow yourself to be lied to (example: “You’re going to go to jail if you don’t pay this” is one of their favorites!) or treated without the dignity you deserve.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FDCPA:

Collectors can NOT call you before 8 am or after 9 pm

Collectors can NOT threaten to have you arrested or charged with a crime if you dont pay

Collectors can NOT continue to call after you have indicated you want them to stop (record your conversation with them, tell them you ARE recording it, write the date and time down in a journal, and follow up with a certified letter stating they may no longer call.)

Collectors can NOT call friends, family members or colleagues repeatedly in order to get you to pay (they may call your acquaintances ONCE in order to track you down and may NOT mention that you owe money or give ANY information that would lead someone to believe that they are attempting to collect a debt.)

For more information on your rights under the FDCPA, please visit my website at www.myarrp.com (click on the “Help With Credit” link at the top.)

To the scum debt collectors reading this: We’re mad as and we’re not going to take this any more! We the People are being educated as to your tactics, garnering strength and numbers, and proposing legislation. We’ll be in touch with you…

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About 6 years ago I had alot of credit and let it all go. I thought it went away after 7 years, but that is not true. All they do is keep selling it to other companys. Well i just got summons to court for an old debt. so how do I get a loan with bad credit to pay off old debt.

Given your credit history, you may not be able to get a loan of any kind. First you need to get hold of your credit reports. There are three major credit reporting agencies in the USA: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Offhand, I don’t know contact information for them, but you should be able to find snail-mail addresses and phone numbers for them online or in your local public library. Write to each of them or phone each of them to find out what their reports are saying about you. Once you know what the reports say, you will be better equipped to deal with it. You’ve received a summons to appear in court? What kind of court? Small claims? It sounds like you need an attorney. Perhaps you should consider declaring bankruptcy. In any case, don’t ignore the court summons. Make sure that you show up in court, and if the judge orders you to pay, you have to pay. You don’t want what is called a "judgement" on your record, because that *never* scrolls off your credit reports, like some other debts do after seven years. How much in debt are you? Hundreds of dollars? Thousands? Tens of thousands? There are credit counseling agencies in many locations in the US. Perhaps there is one in your area. Contact them, make an appointment, and see if they will help you. But they won’t give you a loan. They will, at best, make it easier for you to pay off your debts.

I heard something but I’m not sure if it’s true. I heard if you owe credit card debt that you have not payed off and you manage to avoid collectors, if you wait something like 8 years it will be wiped off your record? Is there any truth to this?

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Options for people in debt

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The goal is to crack down on predatory credit card practices and help consumers stay out of debt

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I received a phone call from First National Collection Bureau regarding a debt from Sept. 1998. I don’t recall having an account with the bank they mentioned. They sent me a letter stating that if I don’t respond to them in writing then they would assume the debt is valid. I have no records, even credit report, that shows this debt. Should I worry about this?

As stated by others, the SOL for your state is 4 years for open contracts (credit cards). Send them the reply they want only use this form letter (you fill in the blanks). This should send them away. If not then you can seek civil suit against them for minimum of $1000.

But make sure that this debt is for a credit card and not for a court ordered judgment. A judgment in Nebraska has a SOL of 5 years and is renewable.

Your Name
Your Address
City, State, Zip
Date:
General Revenue Corporation
Address
City, State, Zip

Re: Acct #XXXXX

To Whom It May Concern

This letter comes in response to your [letter dated xx-xx-20xx] (copy enclosed) concerning the collection of the above referenced account.

First, I want to inform you that I am well aware of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and applicable State laws. Having said this, I hope to save both of us a great deal of time by informing you that I formally dispute the validity of this debt. In addition, I am aware that the time period limiting legal actions to enforce this type of debt in (insert your state or the state in which the contract was signed) has expired. Furthermore, I am aware that any attempt to bring an action in court that is time-barred may result in sanctions for filing a frivolous claim.

As of today, I consider this matter closed and demand that your agency and affiliates immediately cease and desist contact with me regarding this matter except to advise me that your debt collection efforts are being terminated. Further communication attempts of any form or substance are prohibited by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692a, et seq. I plan to report any such violations to my State Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission and, if necessary, to take whatever legal action is necessary to protect myself.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Your Name

Hope this answer is of help to you
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The answer provided here is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended nor presumed to be legal counsel or professional legal advice

All of my credit debt sums up to $5,600.
The largest one in this group is about $1,600.

What’s the best way to go about paying this off.

I tried a personal loan and couldn’t get one because of my bad credit history.

A personal loan does not pay off debt. It just moves it from one institution to another. You have to change the habits that got you into this mess in the first place. That involves living within your means. You need to reduce your spending and/or increase your income. And use the savings to pay down your debt.

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My credit rating is probably better than the average as I pay all my credit bills on time, but I’d like to consolidate all the debt for a lower interest rate, with an eye on paying it all off faster. Would it be better to pay off the balances individually than to consolidate? How will zero credit card balances effect my credit rating?

Any suggestions, and any recommended books, would be appreciated. Thank you!

Consolidating debt is an ideal way to reduce your amount and tenure of debt. You make a single payment to one lender on a certain date and this will help you clear off the debts faster.

I would recommend you to visit this site for more info about consolidating debt:

http://www.debt-explained.com/category/Ways-to-Consolidate-Debt.html