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    Default Collection of a Phone Bill from 1994

    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Texas
    I was contacted a few weeks ago and again today by mail (8-15-2013) about an outstanding phone bill from 1994. Is the SOL out on this and what can I do. When I was contacted by phone I told them I never had AT&T and the hung up then I got a letter I did not reply. Today I got a letter for cut down on payment what do I do its been almost 20 years now.

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    Default Re: Phone Bill from 1994

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    My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Texas
    I was contacted a few weeks ago and again today by mail (8-15-2013) about an outstanding phone bill from 1994. Is the SOL out on this and what can I do. When I was contacted by phone I told them I never had AT&T and the hung up then I got a letter I did not reply. Today I got a letter for cut down on payment what do I do its been almost 20 years now.
    My guess is that you can safely ignore them. 20 years for a phone bill would be way past any statute of limitations. This could even be a scam. If they actually sue you, then come back and ask for advice. Although, I would be interested to know what you mean by "cut down on payment".

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    Default Re: Phone Bill from 1994

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    Although, I would be interested to know what you mean by "cut down on payment".
    I think it is an offer of a discount off the original debt.

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    Default Re: Phone Bill from 1994

    The statute of limitations on the phone bill would have run a long time ago. Google the name of the debt collector - my guess is that you'll turn up information about a junk debt buyer.

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    Default Re: Phone Bill from 1994

    Yes its a cut down from 950 to 350. I never had At&T in 1994

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    Default Re: Phone Bill from 1994

    Ignore them. Most utilities have a two year credit reporting SOL.

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