Mann Bracken debt collection office closed
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We are very delighted to post the first article of the new year, new decade regarding junk debt buyer Mann Bracken (again). They are CLOSING in Georgia. This is the headquarters office. Closing – meaning out of business! Bankrupt. All the national offices should fall quickly like dominoes. You can help if you call your AG in your state. The root started here in Georgia so now it is just a matter of time when it will be gone forever.
This has been confirmed with reporters here in Atlanta with this news report.
MB was the largest agency in the US. They got caught. Thanks to Lori Swanson the MN AG exposing this in July. Thanks to ALL the consumers who complained many times to their AG in their state. It gets results. It takes people to get this type of corr*uption shut down. Keep complaining!
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I have been wondering myself what was going on.I had had a judgment vacated a couple of months When they were wolpoff&abramson.I did not really get harrassed by them.But now I just wonder what to do since their client is Metris Bank.Will anybody be sent anything or get any phone calls about paying their debt?Thank you.
I have been verbally abused and harrassed from Mann Bracken LLC for more than a year. They have never followed thru with sending me a statement from Direct Merchant Bank with a current account of what my ballance was for a judgement that was filed against me. My credit has been tarnished even though I have continued to make payments to resolve my debt. I need to know where do get help resolving this situation.
Hay,
what does it mean for me i got a court date for late this month. Is the attorney still going to show up. Where can i find out if Mann Bracken is not in business in Florida or Not.
Thank you.
Myriam,
Thanks for your comment. Since you have the judgment vacated that is completed. Why would you be concerned about Metris? Metris has nothing to do with the lawsuit.
The court vacated ALL. Congrats on that victory!
If you are contacted by any other collector about this account in the future, contact us asap.
~Next Level Credit~
K Mack,
Thanks for your comment. You state Mann Bracken has a judgment against you. Mann Bracken has a reputation for not sending statements of payments. Your credit will definitely be tarnished for a long time with a judgment on record.
Contact our office for assistance. There is not enough information in your comment to understand your situation.
~Next Level Credit~
Clarence,
Thanks for your comment. We assume you were served a summons. The court date is for the ruling on the case? The attorney may not show up. It is best that you prepare as if they are going to show. Did you file your answer to the court?
You can always call the office to see if they are still in business in Florida.
~Next Level Credit~
I had an MBNA account that was first with Wolpoff, then with Mann Bracken. As of January 14 I will have just 4 payments left – but today I received a call both at home and at work from Hanna stating that I was past due – I was so shocked I didn’t hear the amount, but it sounded like it was an amount related to December’s payment. I have yet to receive my January bank statement – the amount is taken out directly.
The gentleman I spoke with stated that Mann Bracken was out of business and that they had taken over – said when he did a credit search he learned something about the account but couldn’t tell me much more.
Help!!
Thank you I am very grateful for your answer, Yes i was served a summon at my house i responded in June 09, and requested validation of debt then from the mann bracken office they sent me print out of old charges. I then responded since i ask for the validation it was more than 30 days, so I could not accept the print outs as validation, I am now prepared to ask the court for a contract that i signed for the account, also i am still not certain if i was the one who is the primary owner of this card. I check my wife credit and found this account on hers also. So can i ask the Judge or its too late to ask for a contract with this in piece of information.
Thank you please respond.
I have 2 accounts that I am paying to Mann Bracken, One is a judgement and the other was dismissed with prejudice as long as I make the payments no further actions will be taken. What happens now that they are out of business. My December payment has not cleared my account yet. What does this mean for those of us who have judgements on record will the new owners be able to collect? Help need to know what to do I am located in Maryland.
I made payment arrangement with Mann Bracken through the court to avoid judgement in Aug 2008. In Sept 2009 the case was dismissed. I was about to make a payment today when I realized that I never received the receipt confirmation I requested in Dec for my Oct payment. So, I called the office. Number temporarily disconnected. Of course I’m not sending my current payment nor any future payments. And the money order that I sent in Oct never cashed. I did a stop payment/lost form on that. Now where does that leave this debt? And what should be my next course of action? Thank you in advance for your advice.
P.S. They did call in Dec to see if I wanted to pay the remainding balance off….. Yeah Right. Now I see why the did that.
I have been sending my payments to Mann bracken and I owe about 800.00. They have not been sending my payments to the court office so what do i do to get my record of payments to the court office. I should be finished with my bill by July. I need so advise. Thanks.
Kory,
Thanks for your comment. Never let any collection agency take money out of your bank automatically. As far as Hanna, taking over this alleged account, do they have proof? What about validating from MBNA? Chances are no proof. However, since you have been paying Mann Bracken, that may make a difference in (Hanna’s) their validation.
Contact our office if you have any further questions.
~Next Level Credit~
Clarence,
Thanks for your comment. It sounds as if you are in the discovery stage in your case.
Contact our office for further discussion.
~Next Level Credit~
Laverne,
Thanks for your comment. Mann Bracken is in the process of bankruptcy. We suggest legal counsel. Also you may contact the GA Dept of Consumer Affairs to inquire.
~Next Level Credit~
Juana,
Thanks for your comment. If the case was dismissed Sept 2009, we do not understand why you are making payments. You can contact the GA Dept of Consumer Affairs to inquire about Mann Bracken and the next step for you.
~Next Level Credit~
Minnie,
Thanks for your comment. From what you have written, it sounds as if you have a judgment against you. Usually, with a judgment, the consumer pays the collection attorney. Not to the court. Each state is different rules and codes. You can call the clerk of the court and ask them about your payments. It seems as if you were misinformed by someone about the payment arrangements.
~Next Level Credit~
After I posted on your website, I did some snooping around. I also found a statement from Mann Bracken (which it took three arms and a leg to get). I was at work at the time, so I could only verify that December’s payment to my bank had posted – all others to be verified later. Anyhow – when I contacted Marvin Burkes at Hanna, and informed him that 1) I had done some research, 2) Had a copy of my statement with details, 3) Had been in a payment plan that I wished to continue since I had 5 left (because he informed me that January’s payment would NOT be posting)…I wanted to know what their intentions were. He put me on hold, and when he came back said they would be in touch with me in a week or so. That’s fine. I will set the money aside. I am, as I previously stated, greatly concerned b/c I want this debt gone. He wasn’t sure how they would go about accepting payment (nor do I want to willy nilly give out bank information). He simply said they were contacting customers one at a time gathering information and would go from there. He was stunned that the amount I mentioned was different than what he had…and said that was a part of his research. Mann Bracken sent a letter each month about 10 days prior to posting, and a letter about 5 days after posting. I have each of those. Thankfully.
What I would like to know is should I contact MBNA? I am hoping I have a number somewhere. Should I contact the Illinois Attorney General’s office?
Thanks – Kory
I have dealt with Mann Bracken two different times. About 7 or 8 years ago, they were representing Havertys, I paid them in full and requested a statement showing that. I wrote them and when I called a gentleman was so nasty, he said the last check I sent them was my proof and that will have to suffice. Havertys is still on my Credit Report.
I went to court January 29, 2007, because MB was representing Midland. I set up a monthly payment to MB through the court, paying by money order. My next payment is due this month. Where do I go from here? Should I still send a payment, I do not want any problems with more unremoveable item on my credit report. The debt is still outstanding and Mann Bracken added interest which made the amount higher than what it was when we appeared in court.
Thank you for your help
Kory,
Thanks for your comment. Very odd behavior at this new collection office. Never give your banking information. Also it is up to the collector to prove the alleged amount and not for the consumer to give the information. This has nothing to do with MBNA. There is nothing in writing from this office only phone conversation. A VOD letter should be the next step.
Contact our office today.
Yes contact your Attorney General.
~Next Level Credit~
Debbie,
Thanks for your comment. There is not enough information here for us to assess what your next step would be. It does not state if this is a judgment, and if this is in regards to the account paid off with Havertys.
Contact our office for further discussion. Also we are referring any consumers dealing with Mann Bracken cases to contact the GA AG Dept of Consumer Affairs.
~Next Level Credit~
Hello everyone,
Just want to ask if Mann bracken Lawyers are still working? IF Anyone has dealt with them since Jan. 2010. Or went to curt and found thier case to be dismissed since there was a case and a court date set.
Wolfpoff and Abramson later Mann Bracken threaten to sue me 2008. I set up a settlement with them and have been paying them $250.00 per month. Because I entered into an agreement with them, they did not proceed with the suit/judgement against me. The original account holder of my debt was Chase Bank. I still have about a $14,000.00 outstanding debt…I am in Texas…what should I do next?
Paulette,
Thanks for your comment. The court cases are being thrown out in Maryland. There was a large office in Maryland. Mann Bracken was also ordered to cease operations in Maryland.
“Assistant Attorney General W. Thomas Lawrie, who works within the financial regulation commissioner’s office, advised the courts in an e-mail to dismiss the lawsuits, but he wasn’t yet sure how to handle ongoing cases in which judgments have been granted, in some instances allowing for wages to be garnished or liens to be filed.
Based on the advice, District Court Chief Judge Ben C. Clyburn told his judges to dismiss the cases.” See the Baltimore Sun for complete article.
We are not aware of any other states as of today.
We are referring anyone dealing with Mann Bracken in regards to making payments or a court case to contact the GA Department of Consumer Affairs for more information.
~Next Level Credit~
James,
Thanks for your comment. From what we understand for Texas, the office is no longer open. Understand that Chase has nothing to do with Mann Bracken. The good news is that you do not have a judgment. There is nothing for you to do since the office is closed.
Contact the GA Department of Consumer Affairs for more information. Feel free to call us if you have further questions.
~Next Level Credit~
i ‘ve been making payments to mann bracken for 14 months by cashiers check and sent them priority mal confirmation required…..i now get a call from another collection agency who says i owe more than mann bracken originally had me owing and i’ve paid over 1400.00 and my balance is higher ….what should i do …plrease help me
Danny,
Thanks for your comment. We had written in another article that Mann Bracken may have a fire sale and sell the “paper” they have currently. Since you are getting calls from a new collection agency, #1 are they referring to Mann Bracken and #2 ask them to send you a letter with this alleged account information. Then when you have the letter you can challenge them with a VOD letter.
Contact our office today for an analysis – go to our home page and fill in your name and phone – you should not delay on this.
Also, stop conversing with them, meaning TELL them to send you a letter. And hang up.
~Next Level Credit~
I had agreed to a settlement on an MBNA loan with Wolpoff, which later became Mann Bracken. I never had to go to court and have been making payments for over 2 years. I have 18 payments left. I have tried calling every number for them, but can’t get to anyone. What do I do? Who do I pay? Will the debt just disappear now that they are out of business?
Rick,
Thanks for your comment. No judgment? Good for you. Unfortunately you have been making payments for a long time. Good news, can’t pay someone if you cannot reach them?
We advise you to contact the GA Department of Consumer Affairs for more information specifically regarding Mann Bracken.
~Next Level Credit~
I received a letter in the mail today from another attorney’s office that say they are now handling one of my cases that was previously handled by Mann Bracken. They say in the letter that my account is in default when in fact I have been paying every month to prevent them from enforcing the judgement they have on me. What do I do with these new people. Do I ask them for validation of the debt when I have a judgement on record.
Laverne,
Thanks for your comment. Are you by any chance a resident of Maryland?
See this: http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.mann22jan22,0,3910289.story
There is ONE big problem with this article. Mann Bracken is collecting for Mann Bracken. Mann Bracken is NOT collecting for the original creditor.
You state that you were making payments to prevent a judgment, yet you state later that you have a judgment on record. If you have a judgment, this “new” collection agency cannot collect from you. There is action to be taken regardless of the judgment. Most likely you will need to write a VOD letter. However, the “new” CA is aware of MB and your payments to them.
Go to our home page and fill in your name and number so that we may give you an analysis.
~Next Level Credit~
Hello everyone,
I went to court today, First i would say,I learnt a lot through this process but for right now . PLEASE NONE OF YOU OUT THERE DO NOT IGNORE ANY COURT DATES, PLEASE SHOW UP THE CASES ARE BEING SENT TO DIFFERENT LAW FIRMS AND THE ATTORNEYS ARE HUNGRY NOT TO LET ANY OF US KNOW THAT THE COURT DATE IS STILL BEING KEPT, AS WAS I THE CASE OF MANN BRACKEN LAWYERS, THEY WILL SHOW UP AFTER SENDING YOU A LETTER USING THE SAME COURT CASE # BE VERY CAREFUL, I AM GLAD I WENT, PLEASE CALL THE COURTS AND SEE IF ANY PENDING COURT DATE AND SHOW UP. I AM WAITING FOR THE JUDGE WITH THE AMOUNT I SHOULD BE PAYING WILL KEEP YOU ALL INFORM. I WROTE IN CAPS BECAUSE I WANT NO ONE TO MISS THE COURT DATE.
Clarence,
Thanks for your comment. It is very helpful. We have a question for you to also help readers moreso. Since you were served a summons, and answered the court, was the judgment rendered? It seems from what you are writing that you lost the case. You stated previously that you were not even sure that account was yours.
Please explain more (if you are comfortable about) why you are making payments. And to Mann Bracken – a company that no longer exists???
~Next Level Credit~
I had reached a settlement with Mann Bracken on a loan before it went to court or had a judgement placed against me. Now that they are closed, can someone else buy up the debt which I will then have to pay off or am I in the clear and won’t have to owe any more? I’m not sure what to do as I can’t make payments to anyone, but also have not heard anything from any other agency saying they bought off the debt from MB.
Richard,
Thanks for your comment. If you are in Maryland, you could be contacted by another collector. See above comment link in the Baltimore Sun article.
Some “experts” are advising you – the consumer – to contact the original creditor. We would not. IF someone else bought this alleged debt from MB, then you would need to send the new collector a VOD letter. The new collector most likely would not be able to validate. Currently, there is no one for you to pay.
IF you are contacted by another collector, please do not freely give your information over the phone. Contact us for an analysis at that time.
~Next Level Credit~
I live in CA does that change anything?
Next level & others,
I just want to let everyone know that i am here to share what i learn’t however i want to wait for the final judgment by the Judge. Did i lost i’m not sure but i made them work for their money, i have questions though that the judge took in consideration, I however raised the questions for a contract and it was not really about the contract at that time because i made payments on line before the case went to court when it was still with the creditor and admitted in my summons response that was used against me, however i will fill you guys in more as to what the judge will be taken off the total, I find that doing my own research and communication like this will help others as it did for me, by all means i learn’t a lot well could have been better but hay people need not to turn around and had over money to no collection agengcy, i will let you know of the results, again my case was kind of complicated.
thanks.
Again anyone who had a court date scheduled with Mann bracken go ahead and show up to court do not be afraid, God will see you all though this tough time.
Originally mann braken was calling and now Hanna and Ass in marritta ga sent me a letter with the name of the credit card CO, balance owed thats it.i sent a SOL letter and asked them to validate then 7 days later they sent me another letter,, the had the same info on it but they had the date of last payment Aug 2005. Should i send a 2nd SOL letter since actually they really did not valid the info.. what should be my next step.. I said in the letter not to contact me enless they were sueing or dismmissing the debt.. THANKS!!!!
Richard,
Thanks for your comment. As far as we know, California courts have not decided anything about Mann Bracken cases.
A VOD letter needs to be sent to the next collector IF there is one that surfaces.
Contact us at that time for an analysis.
~Next Level Credit~
Clarence,
Thanks for your comment. Yes It does sound like your case is complicated.
Readers take heed as Clarence writes:”people need not to turn around and had over money to no collection agengcy”
Well stated.
~Next Level Credit~
Tim,
Thanks for your comment. An SOL it not a letter for validation. An SOL is stating that that account has passed a certain time and the CA cannot enforce collections.
Again, you are not asking for VOD. You are telling them this matter is closed with the SOL letter. Yes you can send a 2nd SOL letter to state that this matter is closed.
~Next Level Credit~
I have a garnishment being taken out of my check by Mann Bracken and just found out they are gone. I tried calling but no answer then I saw the internet news. My problem is I am still having money being taken out of my check however I have no way of getting info on where it is going. No one has contacted me and my employer has no other info than Mann Bracken. What am i to do?
Hello,
I went to court with Mann Bracken and made payment arrangements and my last payment was sent back. What do I do? Is the arrangment stil valid? Do I need to go back to court?
Thank you,
Meshach
Steve,
Thanks for your comment. Your employer should have documentation and be able to stop the paycheck garnishment. Contact your court because they issued the paperwork.
~Next Level Credit~
Meshach,
Thanks for your comment. Do you have a judgment? If so, there is no one to pay. Contact the GA Dept of Consumer Affairs for more information.
Do not contact the original creditor.
Contact us directly if you have further questions.
~Next Level Credit~
I received a summons in spring 2009, and filed a response with the court.. I heard nothing else after that. I was supposed to have arbitration last week, I showed up, no one from Mann Bracken did. After waiting an hour the clerk said the judge will rule in my favor, and I’ll receive the papers in the mail. Is this over at this point? Is there anything else I should be doing or looking out for? Thanks!
I’m in Texas. I had an arbitration done about 4 years ago, and was very surprised to find out that there was now a judgement against me, that Wolpoff-Abramson, (now Mann-Bracken)filed. (just received the court information a couple of months ago). I’ve been making spotty payments, all online, but have recently been able to make more steady payments. Since Mann-Bracken took over, I never received a statement, and other than seeing the money come out of my account, never received a receipt. The last 2 months, I haven’t been able to make a payment, and I now find out that they are closed. I have no idea how much I now owe, nor know who to send it to. Does this debt disappear now that they are gone? Also, I would like someone to contact me, via email first, about cleaning up the rest of my credit issues. Thanks!
Beverly,
Thanks for your comment. The judgment exists. The company does not. You will need legal advice now. Do not contact the original creditor.
Contact the GA Dept of Consumer Affairs for more information.
~Next Level Credit~
I was paying Mann Bracken for an unpaid CC thru Wells Fargo Financial. One of my checks was not cashed which concerened me then I did not recieve a bill for the next month. I did some research and found out about Mann Bracken this way. Should i expect to have someone contact me about repaying the debt to someone else? Thank you.
Simon,
Thanks for your comment. You may be contacted by another collection agency. This is possible. There are alot of CA vultures out there grabbing up Mann Bracken papers. However, you may not have to pay the next one that comes along. You will need to send the CA a letter (VOD).
Contact us if you are contacted by another collector. We can give you an quick analysis.
~Next Level Credit~
Just wanted to share my experience with Hanna & Associates. Went to court yesterday and beat them at their own game! In August 2009, a suit was filed against me by Georgia Receivables, Inc. (they were claiming to be an assignee of FIA Card Services,Inc.) attached to their complaint was a bill of sale and assignment supposedly showing how GA Receivables, Inc. gained ownership of a bunch of accounts. Both documents referred to exhibits that were supposed to be attached which were to list the accounts that they received. Nothing was attached. There was nothing showing with my name or an account number. I filed an answer and requested through discovery that they produce proof of ownership of any account with my name on it and proof of the amount of debt. Over a month went by with no response so I sent a certified letter requesting documents again. They filed objections to my requests saying they were either privileged (how is it privileged for you to show proof of ownership of my alleged account?)or that they were in the process of finding them (this was December 2009). I filed a motion to compel which is what we went to court for yesterday. In the interim, they filed an objection to my motion and sent me the same copy of the bill of sale and assignment with no list of accounts with my name or account number. Yesterday in court, the judge gave us a chance to work something out prior to the hearing. The attorney tells me he can offer me a reduction in the debt. I asked him if he had proof of ownership of any account with my name on it and he pulls out the same tired documents and a couple of credit card statements, none of which are sufficient to show a chain of ownership by GA Receivables. I told him I wasn’t settling and that I wanted my hearing. He tried to get all cocky on me telling me I’d lose. I told him I would take my chances. We go before the judge and I spoke first since I asked for the hearing I told him everything relayed here above. When the attorney got up, the judge asked him if he had proof that GA Receivables owned an account with my name on it. He said they weren’t able to locate it yet (it’s been 6 mos. since they filed). The judge told him without it they were going to lose their case and should never have filed it without it. He was going to give them 10 days to provide the document or he would dismiss the case. The attorney quickly said he would voluntarily dismiss the case right then. I found that this was not the first time Hanna had pulled a stunt like that. The bottom line is that a bill of sale and assignment saying that a company owns a bunch of accounts, means nothing if yours isn’t listed. If you get a complaint with something like that attached, DON’T ignore it. Make them produce document to prove ownership. If they can’t, they don’t have a case. FYI, guess who’s the CEO of GA Receivables,Inc.? Fred J. Hanna. According to GA Secretary of State they have the same address as Frederick J. Hanna & Associates. Isn’t that a conflict of interest?? Anywho, it’s seems to me that it shouldn’t have been that hard to find a list of accounts (if it really existed) since they’re in the same building!
Ms C,
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
~Next Level Credit~
What happens to the statute of limitations when your case gets dismissed? Can they still come after me?
Ms C,
Thanks for your comment. The SOL date still exists. Time is beneficial for you. Can WHO come after you?
Contact our office with further questions.
~Next Level Credit~
[I'm in New York] In May of 2009, I entered into a settlement agreement with Mann Bracken for a payment plan on my wife’s Discover Card. I signed a stipulation agreement and it was filed with the court. As the debt on the Discover Card was over 6 mos. old before we heard from MB, I assumed that the debt was charged off and bought by MB. Anyway, pursuant to the stipluation agreement, I had been making monthly payments, all on time. When I looked at my checking account, I noticed they didn’t process Dec., Jan. or Feb. payments (all were submitted electronically with online confirms for each). I decided to call MB only to find out it was disconnected. I Googled the name Mann Bracken to get an alternate number and found they are out of business. So here’s my question, what do I do? Continue making bogus payments in good faith? Contact the original creditor? Or make payments care of the court? To date I have not received any notice from MB or anyone else for that matter. Any advice here?
Wolpoff and Abramson obtained a judgment against me in a Pennsylvania court for an MBNA bill that fell into delinquency due to divorce, change in job status and the death of an insolvent parent. Mann Bracken took over my case and contacted me about payment arrangements, but closed before any further dealings. I sincerely want to take care of this debt and return to the ranks of conscientious credit consumers, but don’t know what to do. Is it any new collector’s responsibility to contact me, or should I call the original creditor to discuss a potential repayment arrangement? And does the judgment stay on the books until someone considers it satisfied? Thanks!
EJ,
Thanks for your comment. We have not heard of a stipulation agreement in the court. However, there is no company any longer for you to pay. We do not suggest contacting the OC. The OC is not concerned about your original account with them.
You may be contacted by a new collector attempting to collect on this. Contact us IF that happens. Other than that, please report this to NY AG – he is really causing a stir with alot of the collection agencies and cracking down on business practice.
You may be contacted by a new collection agency that are attempting to collect again on the alleged account. VERY possible but do not worry and lose sleep over it. If you are never contacted again – then that is the goal.
~Next Level Credit~
Tom,
Thanks for your comment. We are sorry to read about your unexpected situation. You have 3 unpredictable events to occur all at the same time.
IF you are contacted by any collector about this existing judgment, contact us immediately. There are steps for you to take. There are laws (FDCPA) to protect the consumer when they having a current judgment. Most likely, the OC will not talk with you. It is out of their hands and business as usual for the OC.
We would suggest talking with a great consumer attorney in PA (hard to find) to get this dismissed. We may have someone to suggest. Call us for that information.
~Next Level Credit~
I have a judgement from 2007 with Mann Bracken, they are not in business anymore to what I hear and I want to payoff the debt. What do I do?
Mike,
Thanks for your comment. Do you reside in MD? There is no one to pay. Do not contact the original creditor. There is a chance that you will be contacted by another new collector about this case. Contact us immediately IF that happens. We do have information for you about this because it is already rendered a judgment.
Contact the GA Dept of Consumer Affairs and report this case. Also, you may want to talk to a consumer attorney about getting this dismissed.
~Next Level Credit~
EJ,
Thanks for your comment. Please note that we have emailed you to resolve this since your comment here. No payments to be made to anyone since Mann Bracken is closed.
Contact us asap if you are contacted by another new collector. This is possible.
~Next Level Credit~
Sorta confused… I have a ‘Judgement’ stating it was ‘hereby in favor of the Plaintiff, against the Defendant (my name) for 5,945.59…which was amount I owed. The next line reads “ORDERED, that the Plaintiff shall stay execution on said Judgment pursuant to the terms of the Consent Judgment Agreement executed by the parties and incorporated herein”
Is this a judgement, or an arangement on condition?
Also, I have been paying Mann Bracken for 13 months, when I noticed the checks weren’t taken from my account from January – April. I read up about the Mann Bracken going out of business. I was never notified, nor has anyone else contacted me. I gave the clerk of court notice to file that I was discontinuing payments until further notice regarding where to send the payments, due to last 4 payments sent were never cashed. She informed me I was served and given a judgment. I informed her, I agree, but if they arent there to take the money, left me with no alternative to send the money, nor left me anyway to contact them, how am I suppose to continue with the agreement?
Not sure what to do but sit and wait?
Greg,
Thanks for your comment. It sounds as if the CA states that you agreed to the judgment. Call the court clerk to inquire.
In regards to Mann Bracken, there is no one for you to pay. You may be contacted by another collection agency attempting to collect. If that happens, contact us IMMEDIATELY.
~Next Level Credit~
Hello,
I wrote in on Feb and was asked to reply back if i was contated again by another CA. Well Hello. I have been contacted by another CA in regards my Mann Bracken account. They want me to continue making payments to THEM. If i dispute within 30days they will mail me VOD or a copy of the judgement that was filed against me. Should i or DO I have to pay them (the NEW CA)? What happens if i dont pay them? My agreement was with Mann Bracken, can they take over the account in this manner?
Simon
Simon,
Thanks for your comment. There is not enough information for us to assess what you need to do. Is this a judgment? If not, this sounds like another collection letter and you need to take action against it. We need more information to give you direction.
Contact our office today. Fill in our form and send us your number and best time to reach you.
~Next Level Credit~
I had a default judgment against me with Mann and Bracken before they closed. Today I received a letter from another collector from a law office saying that they are representing the plaintiff from the original judgment. They state they case number on the letter. What should I do? Can I still ask for validation of the debt even though they can send me the judgment papers? Also they only have a PO Box and no other address to contact them with. Please advise.
Lauren
I have a judgment against me from waldorff abramson,they sold it to mann bracken, They have been garnishing my wages since 2004.None of the checks have been cashed since late march.I went to court in June to ask for the garnishment to be released(there are over 1000.00 in checks that have not been cashed) My employer has been holding the checks because he doesn’t want them to be out in the black hole. The judge ordered a show cause hearing for August,but it has now been changed to sept,because the certified letter sent by the court was returned.The last statement I received was in Nov,2009.With the checks that are still out the judgment will be satisfied before there is ever a show cause hearing.How will I ever get the garishment released. I am really frustrated. The judge said I was between a rock and a hard place,thanks
Lauren,
Thanks for your comment. The new CA needs to be challenged. Are you sure they can send you the judgment papers? It is odd there is only a PO Box.
Contact our office for an analysis today.
~Next Level Credit~
April,
Thanks for your comment. We advised you need legal assistance for this matter. Do you reside in GA?
Contact our office directly for more assistance.
~Next Level Credit~
I have a question I received a judgement in 07, I have been paying on it untill Mann went out of business. Hanna sent me a collection notice,nothing on it about a judgement,so I sent them a Validation letter I never heard a word since then its been about 6 month what step should I take. I live in CA
Maddawg,
Thanks for your comment. You should NOT have sent Hanna a VOD letter. However, Hanna does need to be challenged. It is good that 6 months has passed though and you have not heard from Hanna. There are not enough details in your question.
Go to our ABOUT US page and sign up for a one hour session.
~Next Level Credit~
I was wondering why I shouldn’t of sent a VOD letter to Hanna? The letter Hanna sent me, it said if I didnt respond iin 30 days , they would think this a valid debt and come after me.
Maddawg,
Thanks for your comment again. We are not able to explain here in writing in extensive detail why or why not that was the best action.
When you set up a counseling session with us, we can explain in detail. And what you need to do next.
We have also attempted to email you about this matter.
~Next Level Credit~
I have a judgement against me on file but i was making payments to Mann Bracken. Since they are closed can i get this judgement removed and how? Thank you.
Becky
Becky,
Thanks for your comment. Yes you can get this removed.
How? First, file a Motion to Dismiss. Second, then when it is dismissed, it will be easier to get removed from your credit reports.
There is a lot of information you can give the judge due to the fact that Mann Bracken is out of business. You can locate that online.
If you would like more information in regards to Mann Bracken and documentation, we can counsel you.
We are not attorneys but we can give you advice how to move forward with the court.
For one hour session – go to our ABOUT US page and sign in for a session.
~Next Level Credit~
We received a letter from the P.O. Box law firm about an old 2008 Mann Bracken judgment. Sent a verification letter, they only sent the 1 page judgment. Now they have sent a post-judgment interrogatory, but when I checked at the courthouse, there was no record of the post-judgment interrogatory. I believe the law firm that operates from a P.O. Box has no authorization to collect on this debt. Has anyone else been hearing from this junk debt collector operating from a P.O. Box? How successful has everyone who has inquired been about dismissing MB judgments? Thank you.
Questioning,
Thanks for your comment. What law firm?
You do not have enough info on your comment for us to answer your multiple questions.
Set up a 15 min analysis asap with us. Go to our home page and sign in.
~Next Level Credit~
Reagin Law Group is the P.O. Box “Law Firm” harassing us.
Questioning,
Thanks for your comment. Reagin Law Group is a business in Atlanta. Again, you do not have enough info here for us to answer your questions.
You can set up an analysis with us today.
~Next Level Credit~
I had a default judgement against me by MB. I have been waiting on Social Security Disability and finally won April 2011. Now I’m able to pay but can’t find out who to pay. I reside in Georgia.
Hogjaw,
Thanks for your comment. MB is out of business. We are in GA too.
You may be able to get this judgment vacated.
Go to our home page and sign in for an analysis.
~Next Level Credit~