Odd Claim

[unclerico]

I noticed a creditor "Bottom Feeder Debt Collector" submitted a claim that was not on the matrix. They claim it was from a Finger Hut purchase back in 1997 which I have NO Recollection of ever using Finger Hut.

I have asked my Atty to object based on statute of limitations. The claim is for $239.00. 30% of $239.00 amounts to $71.00! What a waste of their time!

[Ifonly]

OMG! Finger Hut! I totally forgot about their existence. Thanks for giving me a chuckle this morning.

[Nicollette]

I noticed a creditor "Bottom Feeder Debt Collector" submitted a claim that was not on the matrix. They claim it was from a Finger Hut purchase back in 1997 which I have NO Recollection of ever using Finger Hut.

I have asked my Atty to object based on statute of limitations. The claim is for $239.00. 30% of $239.00 amounts to $71.00! What a waste of their time!

It happened to me too. I think it was Jefferson Capital that filed the claim on behalf of Fingerhut.

[unclerico]

Since it is a 1997 debt (which I have no recollection of ever ordering from finger hut) I wonder if they will object to the objection. I know they didn't check my credit report so one of the bureaus must be report the data to bottom feeders.

[DSIG]

For the amount of the claim, it may cost you more to have your attorney object. Are the objections part of the retainer? I would not use the SOL to object, though. The court did not notify this creditor, correct? How did they come out of the blue and file a claim? Something smells fishy. The thought has always crossed my mind that there are predatory creditors out there willing to risk filing a false claim to make a fast dollar. Are there any supporting docs submitted with this claim, like a historical bill? Each claim form submitted is under penalty of perjury. Maybe this creditor doesn't think you will notice since the amount appears to be low.

[forgotten]

I had a company who was not notified file a $800 claim.
They claim is it from a debt they purchased from 1997 (that I have no knowledge over). $310 principle and the rest is interest from 1997 until the date I filed.

My attorney said there was no use in fighting it as my DMI is what it is and I pay the same either way. The creditors can just fight among themselves as who gets what. So... that is how they get away with it.