That's a good question. I'm not sure what is the answer to that question. I'll do some investigation and get back to you if I bump into an useful answer. You should email the people at Lending Tree as they probably could assist you..

What is the $51 owed for, and by whom?.

Regards,.

David..

Dang you shoulda talked to their fdcpa department if of course they know what that heck that stands for. I remember I called some CA so much(about 6-7 times a day) that they finally closed the account because they said I was too much a pain in the butt. gee now they know how it feels...

Maybe i'll send them an ITS letter tomorrow....

Whats even funnier is the original bill offered a settlment in the amount of $0.00!..

I wonder if I should send them this letter *evil grin*.

Dear collection agency,.

Dixiedrifter has been irritated by your collection agency, Inc and is attempting to recover the outstanding amount that is owed to him on the above referenced account. Dixiedrifter is indicating that this is a just and legitimate violation and is taking this matter very seriously..

Your collection agency agreement with the Collection Service Board, State Department of Commerce and Insurance, 500 James Roberston Parkway, Nashville, Tennessee 37243 mandates that they conduct collection activity in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. This initial letter is the beginning of my collection process designed to focus upon the consequences of you failure to pay for this violation..

However, I believe that if I send you this nasty intent to sue letter I can help myself to change the status of this violation. Therefore I propose one of the following:.

1)Your check of $1000 will change the status of this account to reflect a full payment. All inquiring regulatory authorities will be advised by Dixiedrifter that this debt has been satisfied..

2) Your check in the amount of $500 will reflect this matter as settled. This offer of settlement will expire in 10 days from the date of this letter. If you choose this option you will be released of any further liability with regard to this account and Dixiedrifter will advise all inquiring regulatory authorities accordingly. Please remember my demand for validation on January 18, 2003 in which you continued collection activity without mailing validation of the account..

Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity by returning this notice along with your payment in your own damn envelope as I ain’t paying for it..

Unless you contact me within 10 days after receiving notice that you are in dispute of this violation or any portion of this violation, I will assume you don’t care if I proceed with litigation. If you notify me in writing within 10 days of receiving this notice that you dispute the validity of this violation or any portion thereof, I still won’t give a rats ass and will attempt to obtain judgment of the violation and mail you a copy of such judgment before I contact an attorney to attach funds. If you request in writing withing 10 days of receiving this notice, I will provide you with the name and address of the nearest money wiring service, if available..

Sincerely.

Dixiedrifter.

I am highly pissed off irrational lunatic sue happy consumer preparing to litigate your rear end off for violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose...

Nice letter. Go get them. I hate Allied Interstate...

EdG..