how should I handle this bill??

[Anonymous]

Here  is my situation.   I was going through a stack of old bills.  I found a letter from a CA from a hospital bill dated 7/2007.  I sent them a check on 08/14/07  for $10.00 on a $65.00 balance.   Since then I have heard nothing on this account.....so it got lost in the shuffle.   

 It is not on my CR's at this point.  I want to get this paid BEFORE it gets on my report.   I thought about the DV but my concern is that will they go ahead and file it on my CR before I can pay it?  I just want it paid on before it reports and don't wont to wake sleeping dogs so to speak.

Any suggestions??  Thanks!!

[Anonymous]

I just got a PFD via email - then called and gave them a CREDIT (not debit) card to pay it (given the confirmation # on the phone) - had the email confirmation of payment and deletion within 12 hours (hard copy to follow via USPS).  the key is to find someone in 'authority' to email.

Message Edited by Lady_Scarlet on 04-03-2008 04:35 PM

[Anonymous]

If it isn't on your CR....I would pay the OC  now!!!     I would not say 1 word about any CA