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| 17th of Aug, 2011 by User331426 |
| On July 17, 2011 I received a letter from Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP a collection agency based out of Texas for collection of $110.20. I was unable to access the phone number provided as well as Mr. Scott D. Wyle listed as a partner on the website. Because I was concerned about further legal action mentioned in the letter I immediately sent the amount requested. Through further research I discovered a few disturbing facts. I called a local law firm and discovered that Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Sampson are not listed anywhere in the Colorado Legal Directory (2011). While there banner lists them as Attorneys at Law, they are NOT lawyers in the state of Colorado. I then called the E-470 Public Highway Authority was told that I had an outstanding balance of $63.50. The agent was unaware of any fees of $110.20. She stated that I had received 2 prior notices in the mail, one on June 19th and the other on July 19th, and then was turned over to collections. I never received any correspondence regarding a balance due of $63.00. She indicated that the money I had been sending was being sent to an incorrect account number and therefore not credited properly. I asked for the correct account number so I could change it in my records. She read the correct number which was the exact number I had set up for on-line payments. I asked her what other account number I was supposed to be using and why I was not aware of it. She had no answer for this. I insisted on some sort of resolution or at least a detailed explanation on how, exactly this happened. I explained that I had received a collection letter for Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson and from all indications this was a fraud/scam and that my lawyer had been contacted. After being put on hold for 10 minutes she stated she had taken care of it. My account now had a credit balance of $63.50. I verified with her that there was not and never was an amount due of $110.20 and that I was free to stop payment on the check. Something is very wrong here, and I believe that it is not only Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson who are responsible. They are clearly involved. However, they do not appear to be initiating these fraudulent charges. I will continue to pursue this, it is far from over. |
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| Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP. (Linebarger) is authorized to collect in Colorado by virtue of Colorado Revised Statute Title 12, Article 14, and License Number 988356 on file with the Colorado Dept of Law. Scott D. Wylie is licensed to practice law in Colorado, attorney registration no. 35648. There is no requirement that lawyers pay to advertise in the Colorado Legal Directory. Licensing and registration information is maintained by the Colorado Supreme Court. The law firm maintains an office in Denver employing 25 persons. What you fail to mention in your blog is that the E-470 customer service rep confirmed with you that Linebarger is under contract with E-470 to collect past due obligations; that there is no fraud or scam and the balance turned over for collection was $110.20, but you agreed to accept a settlement amount of $63.50. When persons avail themselves of the privilege of using the E-470 toll road, they agree to pay for that privilege and meet their obligations under Colorado Revised Statute 43-4-506.5. All of the tolls, fees and penalties attached to your account were properly applied to your account and both Linebarger and E-470 were under legal obligations to collect the amounts due according to the above referenced legal authority. Persons who pay their toll obligations timely should not be required to subsidize the cost of those who do not meet their legal obligations for whatever reasons. |
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| If this is so, Mr. Wylie, then why is it that I myself haven't received any bills prior to the notice i received as of September 1? I used the toll road in March of 2011 and this is the first I am hearing of owing any money in the tolls. All of my mail has been delivered to me and I have not received anything of this bill before now. Don't blame the postal service either. They have never lost any of my letters/packages, etc. How am I supposed to believe that I owe this much money when I haven't received prior notice? |
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