They wanted payment and started to say this bs about taking me to jail and finding me at work.. is this even possible?? Requesting me to pay $$ right away..
2007-02-20 17:33:50 · 3 answers · asked by Grace 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
~NO! They first have to file a Summons, which gives you 30 days to Respond by filing your answer with the court.
They can't just take you to jail.
Contact a lawyer, especially if you're guilty. Sounds like their trying to scare you and it's working.
Good Luck.~
2007-02-20 17:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just out of the blue?
They at least have to state the basis for their threats. If you don't know, contact the police and report a potential scam.
If as I suspect they are a debt collection agency, they sometimes make a lot of threats, and I believe in most states the threat to find you at work is illegal. They might attach your wages though. The people who work in debt collection get a percentage, so if they can scare you into paying up, they get paid for a minimum of work. But they are regulated.
2007-02-21 01:38:17 · answer #2 · answered by Gaspode 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
you should pay your bill. you might want to contact a lawyer, they threatened you and has harassed u.
2007-02-21 01:54:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋