Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

payday loans. i have several out now. one loan they said i owe 432 and i need to pay it or they will put me in jail. i paid the 432 and now they say i owe 1100 and i need to pay that today or they can put me in jail. is this true?


Asked on 8/07/13, 12:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

No they cannot put you in jail; all they can do is sue you.

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Answered on 8/07/13, 12:35 pm
Scott Jordan Jordan Law Office

They cannot put you into jail. In fact, threatening to do so is a violation of several debt collection laws. The next time they call you, tell them you do not owe the debt and to stop calling you.

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Answered on 8/07/13, 12:45 pm
John Laurie Gertz and Laurie

You can not be put in jail. You should see an attorney who is familiar with FDCPA violations

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Answered on 8/07/13, 10:08 pm


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