Anybody ever heard of 'Palisades Collection, LLC'?

[Red05]

In a routine credit check, which I do periodically, a "potentially negative" item appeared on my report. Palisades Collection, LLC, claims that I owe, and have owed, $151 since June of '06, on an unpaid AT&T (now Cingular) Wireless account. I'm confused as I've never had an AT&T or Cingular phone. A Google search of the collections agency shows that I'm in for a fight. Anybody know of them?

 

[BusaWhipped]

Challenge it through the credit reporting agency that shows the listing. Do not try to contact the collections co. directly. They will have to provide proof that it is a legitimate debt, or off it comes.

 

[Red05]

Thanks, BusaWhipped. I found several blog sites where people have disputed the claims and Palidades sticks to their guns, so the credit reporting agencies don't remove them. It's quite a mess. I disputed the item, haven't recieved an answer yet, but from what I've read, this might be a real PIA.

 

[05BusaLe]

http://www.707credit.com/palisades.htm

 

[thepushercg]

they have to prove it, if they can not it has to come off.
if you have too consult an attonery, sometimes a letter from them will do the trick.

 

[Red05]

You guys are awesome. That's why I posted this here. I've sent Palisades a certified "verification of debt" letter, which gives them 30 days to provide documented proof. From what I've read, I should be ready to a long fight.

The link the the law firm familiar with them could be very helpful. Thanks

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[Red05]

Please excuse the typos....this issue has me rattled...