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I am trying to get a collection a couple collections removed from my credit report. Both are <$250 with one being under $50. I tried to contact one of the collection agencies and see if they can delete the collection from my history if I paid in full. The CSR I spoke too seemed he was more concerned in trying to get me to settle rather than me paying in full and having the collection deleted from my history. He told me if I paid today they will knock 40% off my balance if I take care of this today. He also asked what was my job info and income in which I gave him that info. He didn't actually answer my question about deleting my collection off my report but said I will get a receipt in the mail saying the balance was paid and I will then contact someone else to have the collection deleted. What should be my next approach when I contact the CO today?
@Anonymous wrote:I am trying to get a collection a couple collections removed from my credit report. Both are <$250 with one being under $50. I tried to contact one of the collection agencies and see if they can delete the collection from my history if I paid in full. The CSR I spoke too seemed he was more concerned in trying to get me to settle rather than me paying in full and having the collection deleted from my history. He told me if I paid today they will knock 40% off my balance if I take care of this today. He also asked what was my job info and income in which I gave him that info. He didn't actually answer my question about deleting my collection off my report but said I will get a receipt in the mail saying the balance was paid and I will then contact someone else to have the collection deleted. What should be my next approach when I contact the CO today?
Hi Cass & welcome to the forums!!! You've come to the right place for all your credit questions!
First, I want to tell you...don't call them again. It is always best to do any negotiating via US Mail or by emailing one of the top executives. We can help you with this.
Who are the CA's? (collection agencies)
To help you out with the many abbreviations/acronyms you will encounter here...go to the abbreviations link in my sig block & keep that page handy until you don't need it any more.
Drop back in & let us know who is collecting....
Mo
Hi Cass....sorry it took so long to get back to you!! I sent you a PM asking for a little more information. If you don't know how to see those yet, check on any of these pages in the upper right hand corner. You'll see the little envelope. When it's yellow, you have a new message!