[Bamboo2008]

I recently recieved a letter from a collection agency regarding a Verizon bill on March, 2002, that Verizon insists I have not paid yet. Then, I called the agency and was said that Verizon sent the record to them on Nov. 2007 and then they sent me a collection letter on Dec 2007. Actually, I have not recieved bills from Verizon since March 2002 which is over 5 years ago. I don't keep the Verizon bills and my bank check records in 2002 anymore because it past over 5 years. Do I need to clear the bill even though it past over 5 years and there is no evidence if it has been paid or not? If you were me, would you pay?

[steppenwolf1a2003]

Yes, if you have no record of paying the bill then they can wreck your credit. I woulld pay the bill. If they tell the credit bureaus (Esperion, Trans-Union,and Equifax) that could cause you problems if you want a loan.

[NetAdvisor]

Just make sure this isn't a scam. It's odd that Verizon would wait 5-6 years to have collections contact you about a bill. They don't wait that long.Don't give out any personal info about you, your account, your phone #, credit info, etc, to this company just yet. Call Verizon directly, tell them the alleged collection note you received, ask if it is valid, and they authorized this company to make collection. Ask for them to send you your last 3 statements or statements showing that is was unpaid.If Verizon says this is legit, ask if you can pay Verizon directly or ask how best to . http://www22.verizon.com/https://www...m/myaccount/PS The credit bureaus would have the collection on file if it were valid. You can dispute that you were never notified until recently and if you deem valid, paid it in full upon notice.