Can a CA collect?

[Anonymous]

Today I got  a notice in the mail from SC Services and Associates, INC.  About a SEAT BELT ticket that I failed to pay for what ever reason. I call the county circuit clerk and played dumb and asked about past ticket. She said there was one in default, I ask can I pay her for it?  The lady said yes that I would just have to send them a MO for the amount. Then she said that if I wanted to also send the money for the CA as well that they would pay them or

I could pay the CA directly.  THIS IS NOT on my CR's.  But can a CA collect if I pay the OC?            Thanks

[DI]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Today I got  a notice in the mail from SC Services and Associates, INC.  About a SEAT BELT ticket that I failed to pay for what ever reason. I call the county circuit clerk and played dumb and asked about past ticket. She said there was one in default, I ask can I pay her for it?  The lady said yes that I would just have to send them a MO for the amount. Then she said that if I wanted to also send the money for the CA as well that they would pay them or

I could pay the CA directly.  THIS IS NOT on my CR's.  But can a CA collect if I pay the OC?            Thanks

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Only one get paid.  If the OC is willing to accept payments, they need to contact the CA to withdraw the account from the CA. 

[Anonymous]

Would you pay with a MO or cashiers check? After I over night it tomorrow, Also would you then send proof to the CA that it had been paid?

Thank you

[DI]

Pay with MO.  Never give a debt collector access to your checking account.   Can you not pay the balance in person to the OC?

Message Edited by DI on 09-21-2009 04:06 PM

[Anonymous]

I now live in a different state, so paying in person is not going to happen.