Reply
Valued Member
julcreek
Posts: 40
Registered: ‎03-21-2010

Judgement -settlement offer- Is it legitimate?

I have a judgment from 2006. This week I received a settlement offer from a CA saying they represent the creditor. The settlement offer uses a % of the debt plus interest since the settlement but the amount is inflated and not correct. I have a cease and desist with the original creditor which I know does not apply to this CA 1) How do I know this is legitimate and they are really representing the creditor. 2) Should I dispute it and have them validate the debt.. Everyone has been most helpful on this site and appreciate any help
Mega Contributor
LS2982
Posts: 14,471
Registered: ‎04-09-2011

Re: Judgement -settlement offer- Is it legitimate?


julcreek wrote:
I have a judgment from 2006. This week I received a settlement offer from a CA saying they represent the creditor. The settlement offer uses a % of the debt plus interest since the settlement but the amount is inflated and not correct. I have a cease and desist with the original creditor which I know does not apply to this CA 1) How do I know this is legitimate and they are really representing the creditor. 2) Should I dispute it and have them validate the debt.. Everyone has been most helpful on this site and appreciate any help

Is the original debt legit??

 

Is this CA the one reporting the debt on your reports or is there a different CA reporting?




Silver Spade Garden Club Member - Last App 1/6/13 - No Apps until 1/7/2015 / Diamond Inspired!
Starting Score:
EX (PLUS) 583 EQ FICO 565 TU FICO 590 3/15/2011 / Goal Scores: 720
Current Score: EX FICO (PSECU) 689 / EQ FICO 659 / TU08 FICO 702 / TU98 FICO 672 / TU VS 709 5/23/2013
Valued Member
julcreek
Posts: 40
Registered: ‎03-21-2010

Re: Judgement -settlement offer- Is it legitimate?

Legit - yes It only shows as a public record - judgment on on TU ....not showing anywhere else

myFICO is the consumer division of FICO. Since its introduction 20 years ago, the FICO® Score has become a global standard for measuring credit risk in the banking, mortgage, credit card, auto and retail industries. 90 of the top 100 largest U.S. financial institutions use the FICO Score to make consumer credit decisions.

>> About myFICO
FICO Score - The Score that matters
Click to Verify - This site chose VeriSign SSL for secure e-commerce and confidential communications.
www.myfico.com is a BBB Accredited Financial Service in San Rafael, CA
FOLLOW US Social Media Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+