Asset Acceptance Summons, Ohio
I received a summons from Asset Acceptance for a credit card from Discover back in 1997. I had been making payments on it (Asset - because they scared the crap out of me) from 2006-till May of 2008, when I was on maternity leave, and had no income. So unfortunately, that was a bill that had to be postponed.
I had contacted a rep (Jeff) in July when I was back at work, to set up payment arrangements again. Well, I had spoken with him twice, and then after that, I couldn't get in contact with him.
I left several messages, asked the receptionist to put me in contact with someone who could help, and she gave me back to him (Jeff). So I never received anything in the mail, no return phone call.
Then last month, I received a summons in the mail to appear in court. I sent a response back, and now I have a court date set for June. I don't know what to do. Should I contact Asset to see if I can set up payment arrangements, or should I follow through with the court date??
Please HELP!!