What can I do about a credit card company that refuses to send me a statement or communicate with me about what I owe?
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What can I do about a credit card company that refuses to send me a statement or communicate with me about what I owe?
I filed bankruptcy 5 years ago. Since my debt was released ,I have had a credit card that has been taken over by one of the companies I filed against. They contacted me to tell me it was closed, but I haven’t heard from them since. I knew I had a balance so I made payments up to the amt I knew I owed. Ive sent them a letter and they have not responded back. I want this resolved but do not know how to proceed. I don’t want this to effect my credit that I have worked hard to build again. What options do I have?
Asked on April 29, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Indiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Perhaps the best way to resolve the amount of credit card debt that you want paid off is to call the credit card company and personally speak with one of its representatives about what you desire and to get the balance owed.
Once received, send a confirming letter and a check for the amount that you wish to pay. The issue that I see is that if you had this debt discharged in your bankruptcy five years ago, the debt is probably written off and information concerning you and it is purged from the credit card company's internal system.
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