A relative's ex husband (who really detests me/but goes around town telling people how much I like him) used me as a credit reference several times recently.
Wasn't any too happy when bill collectors called asking me if I knew the whereabouts of the individual.
He ended up getting way more than he bargained for because I found out his phone# and address and the stuff he bought/rented got repoed.
I told the repo guy, maybe they should check out customers references better and I didn't want to be bothered again.
2007-08-28 08:21:04 · 8 answers · asked by kriend 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Don't blame you there! At least he will not be using you as a reference anymore! Tha Bumm!!!!
2007-08-28 08:28:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's happened to me before by someone I knew of vaguely. I tell creditor nicely, but firmly that I do not even know the person and do not understand why they used me as a reference. After the second call, I ask to speak to a supervisor (not to get them in trouble, mind you) and have them take me off the phone list--again--because I do not know the person.
2007-08-28 08:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do collections at work - we have 5 references per client,i have to call them if i can't reach the client - if someone tells me the situation in a nice way - such as,i don't know him,i don't see him etc - i apologize and remove them from the list. some people are creeps and just hang up on me - and i continue to call,and call,and call - just tell me.common courtesy. good for you in your situation - i bet the collector was lovin you =) my favs are grandmas,landlords and ex's - the most help
have a good one - hope you don't get any calls hehe
2007-08-28 08:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by ♥livingdeadgirl♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if there legislation to help when collectors call. Here in Ohio, if they call, you can tell them to put your name on a "DO NOT CALL" list. Then you can report them if they do continue to call/harass you. Or do like you did, and give up thier phone and address, good job!
2007-08-28 08:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by GRUMPY1LUVS2EAT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I solved that one easily; I just got an unlisted number and only give it to people I truly trust. Credit refs have to be accompanied by a phone number.
2007-08-28 08:26:58 · answer #5 · answered by Galahad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well looks like you fixed that mate- he won't use you again will he?
Relative's ex eh? Why doesn't he bother his own family?
2007-08-28 08:46:58 · answer #6 · answered by Joe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did not say yes to them then tell them he put you on with out knowalge and you want him to stop
2007-08-28 08:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by marsh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's when you get an unlisted number! Sheesh, those people are annoying . . .
2007-08-28 23:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋