I received a collection notice from United Collection Bureau, Inc today for a tax bill for $50.00 that was paid months ago. The interesting part is they are using the state seal and office of attorney general letterhead on the collection notice. My understanding is that they can list the state as the creditor they are collecting for but cannot make themselves appear to be a government agency.
When I opened the letter, I was under the impression this was a letter from the state advising UCB is handling the collection until I got half way through the paragraph and read the mini miranda required by collectors.
Another interesting part of the letter,
"Failure to pay this obligation may result in further legal action being taken against you which may include a tax lien if one has not already been placed". Are these folks attorneys? If not they cannot advise any legal action towards me or recommend legal strategy to their client. Anyone have info or insight... Thanks!!
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