Get Rid Of Credit Card Debt

I have two credit cards in my name. I dont possess either card. I am getting bills, and i try to explain to them the situation. They say i still have to pay. What should i do?? I never applied for a card.

Step 1: Freeze both cards immediately. Since you are the authorized user on the card, they have to let you freeze them

Step 2: Get the evidence that credit cards were opened up in your name (the credit card company should provide the information to you if you aren't receiving the bills at your house).

Step 3: Go to the police and tell them you are a victim of identity theft.

Step 4: Get a copy of the police report and provide it to both credit card companies. They should be a lot more responsive to you if you provide them with a copy of the police report.

Always keep in mind that you are NOT responsible for the debt because you didn't apply for these credit cards. All you can do is provide the credit card company with the police reports and let them figure it all out.

2009-12-17 18:37:30 by CK07

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I currently have about $4,000 worth of credit card debt..not a huge amount, but a burden on the brain nonetheless. I make about $1,100 a month (yes..I'm in college) and was wondering what a fast way to get my cards paid down would be.

Do debt consolidation loans hurt your credit? Right now they don't sound like a good idea.

Anybody have any strategies they use to get their cards paid down?

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They might or they might not have you on. It depends on many factors and how big the debt is.

2009-12-15 22:21:14 by Captainpoopypants

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Hi All. I'm a recent college grad who is fairly new to the workforce and is ready to get rid of her credit card debt!! I was fortunate enought not to borrow much in student loans (a total of about $9,000), however by grad time I owed about 9 thousand in credit card debt. Now I am ready to get rid of this burden. I know that this sounds horrible, but my situation was very different than that of the average student. I am a mother and was raising my daughter the whole time during college. Instead of working full time I focused on my studies and only worked part time. Needless to say this made everything harder but in the end it was worth it. Also, I'm not looking for an overnight solution. It took me six years to accumulate this debt so I know it wont disappera overnight. I'm just looking for the best way to go about it. Please help!

The amount of people throughout the United States who find themselves in debt continues to rise. For you, raising a child while being a college student made your financial a difficult one. For most, however, debt is the result of extraneous spending, poor money management, or both.

Below is a list of ten tips to getting out of debt. Some are easier to follow than others, but all are designed to help alleviate the problem - so take comfort in the fact that you can solve your debt, though it will be a tough process...

Ten peices of advice from allbusiness.com:
1. Create a realistic monthly budget for your expenses. List all monthly bills and necessities and make sure they are covered by your monthly income. Allow only the money remaining after the bills are paid to be spent elsewhere. Stay within your budget guidelines.
2. Pay off the balance on the credit card with the highest interest rate first (unless the balance on any card exceed 50 percent of your credit limit). First, pay all balances to below 50 percent of the card limit because balances above this level cause your credit score to diminish. Then pay off the balance on the credit card with the highest interest rate. If the account was opened within the past year and you have additional older accounts, close it after it is paid off. Next month do the same with the card that has the next highest interest rates. Continue until you reach the credit card with the most favorable terms (i.e., low interest rates). Use this as your preferred account. You need only four open accounts to establish a positive credit history.
3. Learn to use cash instead of credit cards. Have one primary credit card and use it only for emergencies or major necessities, such as a new refrigerator if the current one stops working. Put your credit card in a safe place, not available for everyday use. Also, do not accept increases on your credit card limit above an amount you can easily pay off in three months.
4. Use direct deposit for your paychecks. Also have a limit on how much you will allow yourself to withdraw each week and month.
5. Cut down on your discretionary expenses. This includes dining out, overusing your cell phone, and other such unnecessary expenses.
6. Evaluate your living situation. Your housing costs should be no more than 33 percent of your household income, including mortgage payments, property tax, and both property and homeowner's insurance. You can shop around for lower insurance rates, refinance your home mortgage, and look for more economical utility plans.
7. Avoid borrowing money to get out of debt, especially consolidation loans. Many people think this is a way of helping them get out of debt. However, consolidation loans are simply a means of combining debt. You could end up losing everything because you’ve tied it all up in one loan. If you must borrow, see if a friend or family member can lend you money, since the interest rates should be low or nonexistent.
8. Contact your creditors and try to work out repayment plans. Many creditors are willing to work with you in a manner that will help them get their money without having to resort to debt collectors.
9. Become a savvy shopper. Look for deals, bargains, and savings. You’d be surprised at how much you can save if you take the time to shop around. Check out the price comparison Web sites such as Shopping.com and BizRate.com.
10. Look for extra ways to make some money. From part-time work to a garage sale to taking in a boarder, there are many ways to bring in some additional income.

If all else fails, seek out help from a debt reduction specialist or counselors [see link below] who can help you formulate a plan for getting out of debt and staying out. Just make sure that you check out the service in advance. Many companies are simply taking advantage of people in debt and charging them high service charges.

For MSN Money's take on credit card debt, follow this link-
http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Bank ing/creditcardsmarts/P74808.asp

For more advice, these are also helpful allbusiness.com links-
Should I Borrow Money to Get out of Debt: http://www.allbusiness.com/3915481-1.htm l
To Get Matched with a Relief Specialist:
http://www.allbusiness.com/3776688-1.htm l

Good luck in climbing out of debt. Try to modify your personal finance outlook in doing so, and you should be well on your way.

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I thought your debt can be wiped off after 6 years without bankruptcy, so whats the difference? or is it that you MUST file for bankruptcy to rid ur debt from ur file & debt in itself?

Increasing number people are filing for bankruptcy to get out of debt. But, what is bankruptcy? Do you know enough of it? How does it help you? If these questions also bother you, the following article describing 7 most important things about bankruptcy will help you get an answer.

1. Bankruptcy is process adopted by federal court process catering to individuals and businesses repay their debts or clear their debts under the protection of bankruptcy court. Also known as "reorganizations " or "liquidations", bankruptcy is often the last recourse to get out of any debt.

2. When the property of the debtor is sold to recover and pay off the debt it is called Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Contrary to popular belief, all the property owned by a debtor is not sold, some part of it is left with him to allow him to start afresh.

3. When there is no sale of property but the debt are reorganized so as the debtors, are able to repay them over a long period it is called Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

4. Both these types of bankruptcy have a large number of rules, and exceptions, suited to different kind of debts, individuals and other concerns.

5. The "ticket in" is counseling session that everyone who wishes to file a bankruptcy must attend. This session must be attended at least six months prior to filing for bankruptcy. This term was adopted in the new bankruptcy law. Read more from: http://www.credit-card-gallery.com/artic le/226,7_most_important_things_about_ban kruptcy

2007-10-29 17:29:58 by Tramadol

To put myself through college I had to pay my own bills and pay for school. Unfortunately, this left me with some credit card debt. My credit is okay - as I've never been late on payments or anything - but I was wondering if anyone knows a safe way to consolidate or minimize my monthly payments without damaging my credit???

1. Talk to a loan officer and see about getting a loan to pay off your credit card debt. I did this recently with a few high interest things I had. As long as it's a loan through a bank, it should not hurt your credit (I asked before I did it).

DO NOT go through a debt consolidation company. Most of these will hurt your credit and most will result in your accounts being closed.

2. I always recommend creating a budget and following it. If you don't want to get the loan, I would recommend, paying your minimum balance on all your cards, but your lowest one and concentrate on it. Once that's paid off, take that money and add it to the second lowest and so forth.

2007-03-07 06:33:46 by Erica S