[momtothree]

I live in Southern California and last year I received a bill from a debt collector representing Verizon (Telephone Company), the bill says that they are collecting a
Debt of $150.00 from a phone line that I had back in 1994. I believe the actual company that I had the phone account with was GTE and at some point over the last 12 years Verizon took over GTE. The first time I had ever heard of this debt was last year, they have sent me 3 bills. I moved from the home that the phone bill was for in 1995 and I don't remember receiving any bills about this before I moved. Is there a statute of limitations on how long they can pursue this debt? At this point I am not even able to produce any proof of payment because the debt is so old. Please help me I am at a complete loss as to what to do. Any advise is really appreciated. Thank you.

[twinkiedooter]

Have you pulled your credit report as far back as you can to see how this bill was disposed of on the credit report?

[mr.yet]

Dispute the allege debt in writing, ask them to provide the contract you sign, ask them if the SOL has expired in writing,