If I received a summons from a collection agency and it wants me to pay it the money, does that money go back to the original creditor?

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If I received a summons from a collection agency and it wants me to pay it the money, does that money go back to the original creditor?

I had a credit account then lost 2 jobs and fell behind. Now I’m able to pay things. However, I want this payment to be reflected at the original creditor. I want to make sure it is. I would rather pay the original creditor then give this collection agency my money. Please let me know how they process works. I know I owe and I want to pay but I want to make sure I end up in good standing with the original creditor?

Asked on April 12, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Nebraska

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Many times the original creditor hires or sells the debt to a collection agancy in order get paid on it in some way.  What you should do is to ask the company to validate the debt for you.  That means that they have to send you a copy of the original contract, the payments made, what you owe and their right to collect the debt (the assignment or contract from the original creditor).  You can also check with the creditor directly and see about paying it off.  Good luck.    


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