I received a letter similar to what everyone else is describing. You are hereby advised... Check fraud is a crime in the state of Nebraska...
Possibility of civil and criminal action... This is a serious matter involving possible violation of Nebraska State Law... The choice is yours... Blah blah blah. Sincerely, Doug Lewis (Extension 104).
The check is in the mail, really.
*sigh*
I haven't had a check bounce in years, so I wrote this wonderful company a wonderful letter telling I dispute this debt and reminding them of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The FDCPA states I have 30 days from the first notice of the debt to dispute the debt, and if I do so the collection agency has to prove to me the debt is valid in order to continue collection attempts at such debt. I told them if they can prove the debt is mine, by sending me a copy of the fraudulent check or giving me a valid bank account number and check amount, I will pay the debt. If they cannot prove to me the debt is mine and they contact me again they will be hearing from my lawyer.
I was glad to find this website and learn I am not the only one who has had the pleasure of dealing with these people. Anyone who gets a letter from this company should check out the Better Business Bureau website. This company is based out of New York City, yet they are not a licensed debt collector in New York (which means they cannot collect debts from residents of New York City). They have also had 27 consumer complaints filed with the BBB and they have responded to NONE of them...
Seems like a top-notch company to me.
Riiiiiight.
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