04 Mar 11
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I'm American. Can a Canadian collection agency have the kind of jurisdiction where they could summon and sue me to a canadian court?
Here is the company, I think they are scammers and that my phone info was sold to them. http://www.debtalliancecorp.com/
The site itself looks fishy. It's not even set up!
04 Mar 11
Originally posted by 2Lo4ZeroCheck this page out...
I'm American. Can a Canadian collection agency have the kind of jurisdiction where they could summon and sue me to a canadian court?
Here is the company, I think they are scammers and that my phone info was sold to them. http://www.debtalliancecorp.com/
The site itself looks fishy. It's not even set up!
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-567-0050
04 Mar 11
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Originally posted by PhlabibitI did. Suppose I really committed a fraud (trust me, I did NO such thing!). And suppose there is a legitimate canadian collection agency (this one is not legitimate). Could such an agency sue me, an American citizen, in Canadian court?
Check this page out...
http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-866-567-0050
I'm asking because I think the call I got from that cat is grounds for me taking legal action against them. I believe it is illegal to threaten legal action if no intent is actually there; e.g. misrepresentation.
04 Mar 11
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Originally posted by 2Lo4ZeroThey can threaten all they want. They won't follow through because that will cost them money. They're not in business to hand the courts money, they're in business to scam you as cheaply as possible. They depend on you caving in.
I did. Suppose I really committed a fraud (trust me, I did NO such thing!). And suppose there is a legitimate canadian collection agency (this one is not legitimate). Could such an agency sue me, an American citizen, in Canadian court?
I'm asking because I think the call I got from that cat is grounds for me taking legal action against them. I believe it is illegal to threaten legal action if no intent is actually there; e.g. misrepresentation.
04 Mar 11
Originally posted by 2Lo4ZeroCall the office of your state attorney general and ask to talk to someone in their consumer fraud division.
Well I just talked to the guy and he somehow has my address and name and dob and social security.
I didn't confirm any of it was mine but it was all correct...he did not state my ssn
05 Mar 11
Originally posted by 2Lo4ZeroIf you owe nothing, just ignore them. By responding you are telling them that you are a potential "patsy" and they will continue to harass, hoping that eventually you will give in just to get peace and quiet.
Well I just talked to the guy and he somehow has my address and name and dob and social security.
I didn't confirm any of it was mine but it was all correct...he did not state my ssn
If you owe something, but are not willing to pay for whatever reason, then just ignore them. If they want to pursue legally then you can defend yourself in court at that time.
05 Mar 11
Originally posted by 2Lo4Zerohttp://www.canadian-money-advisor.ca/collection-agency-laws.html
I'm American. Can a Canadian collection agency have the kind of jurisdiction where they could summon and sue me to a canadian court?
Here is the company, I think they are scammers and that my phone info was sold to them. http://www.debtalliancecorp.com/
The site itself looks fishy. It's not even set up!
This is 'their rights' - which doesn't include extradition.
Extradition does not exist for minor debts, in most countries of the world. They do exist for governmental debts, or on a huge scale from deceipt.
You cannot be extradited to Canada for a minor debt.
Secondly, I wouldn't be asking a chess website clan for true advice. As previously stated, you need to contact your local Attorney at Law.
Lastly, record all phone calls, times, dates...... and go sue the bastards!
You're on a win win situation. 😉
-m.