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Expert: Jason Barnette, Esq. - 3/2/2010


Question
I have been contacted by Asset Acceptance for a credit card debit that i filed with the police department over 17yrs ago. A roommate of mine stole my credit card and proceeded to go on a shopping spree. I filed a report with the police department. Now 17 yrs later there is a balance on the card and this company is trying to get me (force me)to pay it off. The refuse to give me the BofA account number and a contact person. Because this was so long ago i no longer have that information.

Answer

Tennessee Consumer Pro
Laurence:

The debt is out of statute and I can assure you that Asset Acceptance, a debt purchaser, has no documentation as to the original account.  My advice is to write them a letter telling them never to contact you again.

If you're in Tennessee, we at Barnette Law Offices, LLC, would like to get our hands on this one.

Jason Barnette
Barnette Law Offices, LLC
1800 Hayes Street: Suite 122
Nashville, TN 37203
615-585-2245
http://www.barnettelawoffices.com

Jason Barnette, Esq.

Expertise

I am the managing member of and a trial attorney at Barnette Law Offices, LLC, located in Nashville, Tennessee. Our firm focuses upon consumer protection cases arising under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.

Experience

Attorney Licensed to practice before Tennessee state and federal courts

Education/Credentials
Juris Doctor

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