Out of the clear blue sky, I received a demanding letter stating that I wrote a bad check to Verizon Wireless. I have never had a VW account and upon contacting VW, they verified that there is no account in their database for me. Even their Fraud Department couldn't find anything.
Check Processing Bureau was unable to provide me a copy of the alleged check I wrote for $300, nor the account number or any identifying information. They expected me to just whip out my check book, take their word for it and sign away. Yeah right!
Oh, Verizon Wireless admits that they DO NOT use check recovery services, so this company was/is a JOKE! I have worked with Debt Collection Agencies and it is customary to receive full account information from the client, including an image of the bad check. If on the up & up, any debt collector should be able to provide that information to you upon request. After all, you are the consumer, the one who supposedly owes the debt, right? You should be able to view what you owe for, right?
Beware of Check Processing Bureau of NY. Contact your local BBB and Attorney General's office. Obtain your state's SOL.
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