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first we went to each and every site and took or removed our information.......or in some cases just gave incorrect info to throw them off..........
second..we "blocked" their email addresses.....
it finally worked....but be REALLY careful about this....because chase since i did have "auto" pay...but paid on line decided to just grab a payment.....i fought with the bank and got our money back although i had to argue since they...the bank, said well you have paid them via auto......i said NO...i pay them via my computer but never gave authorization for "auto" pay....
my bank ask for proof from chase and they said first we did the authorization on line.....nope....then they said we did it by phone......nope.....so we were lucky and the bank returned our money.
make certain you contact your bank immediately........but GO IN and make certain you block all payments from anyone you were paying on line since they still have your banking info...if they do.
I'd say yup, violation. The method isn't the main thing, so whether they used email, homing pigeons, birthday cakes, or a talking snake coming out of your toilet, it's all against the rules.
edit: crickets had me laughing too.
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I'd say yup, violation. The method isn't the main thing, so whether they used email, homing pigeons, birthday cakes, or a talking snake coming out of your toilet, it's all against the rules.
edit: crickets had me laughing too.
true story.....we lived in the country and we had a black "friendly" snake in the toilet.............none the less...it was certainly a snake...(we put it out in the yard and had no clue how it got in..or why he was in water)...but he was a REAL snake....probably sent by chase or b o a!!
Seriously though, the email notifications are probably automated. Once the creditors receive the 'Suggestion of Bankruptcy', the notices should be stopped, but depending on the size of the company and how busy they might be, they may not think to turn off the automated notices. Then, some companies will turn off the online access to your account, once they recieve the 'Suggestion of Bankruptcy'.
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I guess it would depend on if its actually a BILL asking for money - or just a reminder; they're 2 different things IMO. For instance: I pay my Verizon bill online - I signed up for on-line bill reminders however I still receive a paper bill as well, so I have the option to pay online or mail it in, my choice. The email reminder just states my statement is available with a balance of $XX; however the actual notice does not state I must pay it.
So I guess the bigger question is - is it demanding payment or just an FYI?
If you have filed for bk protection, emails are a violation of the automatic stay.
Emails for any type of collection purposes can be a little tricky....
Yes, but would that apply if YOU signed up for email notification for future billing? Many are optional - so just by receiving a notice doesnt necessarily constitute a violation...does it? As noted, many are automated - so if you opt-out and end the notifications....
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