Quote from maxpi:
I did similar to that, interest rates hitting the 30% level, got out of work, told 'em all to fuck off... all that happens is the phone rings a lot with automated messages from collections agencies... yesterday I researched my rights and found that I can tell them to not call me and they have to stop, maybe it's more like I can restrict them to certain hours, I found conflicting info but i mailed one a registered letter yesterday, waiting to see what they do/say.. if they get outside the restrictions spelled out in the FDCPA act you can sue them, I've heard of settlements as high as $65,000........ you wait 3-4 years for the statute of limitations to run out and you can probably start up with credit again, and after 7 years it's like it never happened...