Comments on: Has anyone had any dealings with “debt validation ” companies? http://creditopics.com/creditbuzz/credit/has-anyone-had-any-dealings-with-debt-validation-companies/ Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steveo http://creditopics.com/creditbuzz/credit/has-anyone-had-any-dealings-with-debt-validation-companies/comment-page-1/#comment-18403 Steveo Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:28:41 +0000 http://creditopics.com/creditbuzz/credit/has-anyone-had-any-dealings-with-debt-validation-companies/#comment-18403 Below is an explanation of debt validation. I've been through bk twice. Once as a repayment plan which is what most people now have to do, and once under chapter 7 which is what the Bush administration did away with for most of the honest hard working people this country. I only recommend it if you have learned your lesson about being responsible for incurring debt. I was driven to this as I was taken to court by my ex over child custody. I ran up $25,000 in attorney fees and other fees for defending my kids against a crazed mother. She was institutionalized 3 times, but that is another story. If your debt problems were not of your own making, then I would recommend that you find a good bk attorney. A fresh start can occur at any age. I was 51 when I declared my chapter 7. Good luck.
Below is an explanation of debt validation.

I’ve been through bk twice. Once as a repayment plan which is what most people now have to do, and once under chapter 7 which is what the Bush administration did away with for most of the honest hard working people this country.

I only recommend it if you have learned your lesson about being responsible for incurring debt. I was driven to this as I was taken to court by my ex over child custody. I ran up $25,000 in attorney fees and other fees for defending my kids against a crazed mother. She was institutionalized 3 times, but that is another story.

If your debt problems were not of your own making, then I would recommend that you find a good bk attorney. A fresh start can occur at any age. I was 51 when I declared my chapter 7.

Good luck.

]]> By: mwarrior 1 http://creditopics.com/creditbuzz/credit/has-anyone-had-any-dealings-with-debt-validation-companies/comment-page-1/#comment-18402 mwarrior 1 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:57:49 +0000 http://creditopics.com/creditbuzz/credit/has-anyone-had-any-dealings-with-debt-validation-companies/#comment-18402 THe only "validation" i've heard of is if you call the creditor (collection agency) and ask them to verify the debt and prove its yours. If you are making at least the minimums, at least your credit score is fine. What I could suggest is (if your score is still over say 680) apply for another credit card, but one that has a 12month 0% Interest balance transfer rate with no fee (or a capped fee). With this, transfer your balances to the new card, and dont use the old cards anymore (or use them for like $5-10/month and pay off). You'll be saving the interest and can still make the payments you've been making. It should help reduce your debt soon. And no, do NOT close the old cards, as that will bring your credit score down. As long as there's activity the banks wont close them either (unless they've said pay it and we're closing?). You dont have to spend much, just $5-10/month and pay it. That will show a "Last activity date" as the most recent date.
THe only “validation” i’ve heard of is if you call the creditor (collection agency) and ask them to verify the debt and prove its yours.
If you are making at least the minimums, at least your credit score is fine. What I could suggest is (if your score is still over say 680) apply for another credit card, but one that has a 12month 0% Interest balance transfer rate with no fee (or a capped fee).

With this, transfer your balances to the new card, and dont use the old cards anymore (or use them for like $5-10/month and pay off). You’ll be saving the interest and can still make the payments you’ve been making. It should help reduce your debt soon.

And no, do NOT close the old cards, as that will bring your credit score down. As long as there’s activity the banks wont close them either (unless they’ve said pay it and we’re closing?). You dont have to spend much, just $5-10/month and pay it. That will show a “Last activity date” as the most recent date.

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