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Nasty phone call from Northland Group Inc...Collector

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Nasty phone call from Northland Group Inc...Collector

anyone have any experience with Northland Group Inc.  they are a collection agency in MN..
 
they are trying to collect on an OLD Cap1 one account.  their phone reps are particularlly NASTY and persistant on the phone....
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DantheMan1971
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Many years ago I had Capital 1, I never used there card but they were charging me a misc. Fee of $3.00 per month.  I never opened my statements because i was not making an bills. I didn't know about the fee at the time. To say the least they started to charge me late fees at the tune of 30 and fifty bucks per month. I found out only when a collection office called, and yes they were just as bad! Ever hour they would call and would never leave a message on answering machine. Only when I picked up on the phone did i get the infomation. Capital would not help me becuse my bill was in collection! To say the least that as the last time i ever owned a capital 1 card again! They were rude too! Its taken me 7 years for that to get off my fico record! I never miss opening credit bills now, and always pay mor than the minimum payment. Good luck!
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llecs
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mymy wrote:
anyone have any experience with Northland Group Inc.  they are a collection agency in MN..
 
they are trying to collect on an OLD Cap1 one account.  their phone reps are particularlly NASTY and persistant on the phone....


This is why I always write to them. Calling them can lead to frustration, thereby causing me to say something I don't mean to say. Remember, they are recording everything I would saying and that can be used against me in court.
 
Also, a CA's word is not their bond. I've had several lie to me in the past, even in writing.

 
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Anonymous
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llecs,
 
i will be writing my DV letter today and sending CMRR.  the only reason i speak to them cuz they are calling.  i told the rep that i only respond to written inquiries and they need to send in writing.  i do do discuss random collections over the phone!
 
the guy started yelling and said i was going to get a bill and thats it!
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Anonymous
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dan,
 
man thats a heck of a story!
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Anonymous
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mymy,
 
I wouldn't give them the satisfaction of even answering a phone call, unless I planned on recording each time they called, so that I could use it as a violation of FDCPA laws to bulid a case against them for a law suit.
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Anonymous
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Re: Nasty phone call from Northland Group Inc...Collector

gator,
 
what statue or law would they be violating of FDCPA ?
 
i know i should know this, but its been over a year since i had to write a DV letter and have been on this side FICO ForumsSmiley Wink mostly on credit card threads
 
i have to brush up on my collections/debt collector tacticsSmiley Very Happy
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Anonymous
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I'll find it and send it to you. Once you have requested that all contact with you be in writing only, NO PHONE CALLS, if they try contacting you by phone it is a direct violation, and is considered harassment.
 
I like this DV letter I got from Happy Days, it covers all the bases.
 
Send CMRRR ONLY, KEEP ALL COPIES, DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING, TYPED OR PRINTED NAME ONLY!!

ONLY GIVE INFO AS LISTED ON CR , NO ADDITIONAL INFO



CERTIFIED MAIL #:
_______________________________________________________
Your Name
Your Address
YourTown,, State ZipCode

Debt Collection Company Name
Their address
Town, State ZipCode

Date:

Re: Debt Collection Company Name; Acct # Debt Collection Company #; Original Creditor Name; OC Acct #

To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is being sent to you in response to a notice sent to me on DATE. Be advised that this is a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 (b) that your claim is disputed and validation is requested.
This is NOT a request for “verification” or proof of my mailing address, but a request for FULL MEDIA VALIDATION made pursuant to the above named Title and Section. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence that (a) the account is valid, (b) the amount allegedly owed is accurate, and (c) I have a contractual obligation to pay Debt Collection Company Name for this alleged debt.
All of the following MUST be provided to adequately validate the authenticity of the alleged debt AND provide proof of my contractual obligation to Debt Collection Company Name for this alleged debt:
• Signed credit application between myself and the original creditor
• Copies of all signed vouchers from the date account was opened until default
• Copies of all statements from the date account opened until default
• Proof of the statute of limitations
• Proof of agreement that you were hired by the Original creditor (creditor as defined by the FDCPA) or
• A copy of the contract Debt Collection Company Name purchased the alleged debt.
• If the alleged debt was purchased, provide a copy of an agreement between Debt Collection Company Name and myself, signed by me, stating that I have a contractual responsibility to Debt Collection Company Name for the alleged debt
• Provide proof that Debt Collection Company Name is bonded/Licensed for debt collecting in the State of Your State
Be advised that failing to provide ALL of the media requested to validate the alleged debt will invalidate any and all claims Debt Collection Company Name is asserting regarding this alleged debt. If Debt Collection Company Name can NOT provide all of the validation media requested above, ALL collection efforts MUST be stopped and the account MUST be DELETED from the Debt Collection Company Name. If you can NOT validate your claim, you can NOT, by law, collect on it, or SELL it to another collection agency. Also, reporting a debt to the credit reporting agencies that can not be validated is a violation of the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act), and carries a $2500 fine to be paid to me. I have two years to decide if I want to pursue this matter. PLEASE GIVE THIS MATTER THE ATTENTION IT DESERVES.
If your offices are able to provide all of the validating media as requested, I will require at least 30 days to investigate this information, and during such time, all collection activity must cease and desist.
I am also stating, in writing, that no telephone contact be made by your offices. If your offices attempt telephone communication with me, including but not limited to computer generated calls and calls or correspondence sent to or with any third parties, it will be considered harassment, and I will have no choice but to file suit. All future communications with me MUST be done in writing and sent to the address noted in this letter by United States Postal Service.

Best Regards,

Your Name ONLY TYPE YOUR NAME
 
 
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Anonymous
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thanks gator,
 
this letter is similar to the one's that i dug up from a few years ago, but i will update and mix and match.
 
thanks for the heads up, will not sign anything! no extra infoSmiley Wink
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