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  • From: "Andrew C. Oliver" <acoliver AT buni.org>
  • To: "Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/" <internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [internetworkers] AT&T is evil, reason number 53462
  • Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:30:27 -0400

Most lawyers can draft at least a reply for cheaper than that and it is besides the point. You think that if they get the $800 they are done? No the $800 is an admission that you are the responsible party. If you pay it then you are responsible for everything that may or may not be owed to ATT. I would also contact the actual responsible party as they may be willing to say "hey ... it folded, he wasn't a principal....buzz off"

Mark Turner wrote:
Good advice, Roger. The thing is, the amount of money is a little over $800, cheaper than a lawyer. It's the principle, though, damn it! Maybe I'm being hard-headed about this but I don't think I should pay a bill I don't owe.

That said, can anyone recommend a lawyer familiar with these cases?

Thanks,
Mark

Roger Austin wrote:
Mark Turner wrote:

In the past, I worked as a computer consultant. One of the things I did was install Asterisk servers for some local companies. One of those companies has since gone out of business and owes AT&T money. AT&T is now coming after me for the bill the former company owes, thinking that somehow I am responsible for this money. The collection agency somehow obtained my social security number in spite of my never providing it to the defunct company, nor AT&T in relation to the work I did for this defunct company. The only way I can guess my social security number was obtained was by AT&T itself, as I am a Bellsouth residential customer of theirs.
I would see a lawyer as soon as possible to see if you really
are responsible. We don't know what you signed or how you
interacted with AT&T while you were a consultant. Obviously, AT&T
associates you with the defunct company.
I don't think it is hard for investigators to get your personal
info if they want it.

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