by missesm » Fri Mar 26, 2010 05:55:56 AM
I just had the same issue... but I had a previous account, but know it was paid because my mother paid it for me and we got in a fight over it. I called them and asked them to confirm the original account number, the date my membership would have been started and the address at which I resided at the time. They were crazy at first calling me a deadbeat to which I replied "a deadbeat wouldn't call you back" and then explained to them what I did for a living, therefore I understood their tactics. I after having my calls and emails ignored by one agent, finally asked for someone else, who went back to Columbia House to get back up information and when they couldn't provide proof, recovercorp sent me an email for my records that my account is now closed because they cannot collect without the backup information therefore I am not obligated to pay. I'm happy I fought it and saved 150 bucks... I worked in subprime credit for many years and had to argue with these hooligans on behalf of clients many many times.