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Complaint Review: Frederick J. Hanna & Associates - Marietta Georgia
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Frederick J. Hanna & Associates
1655 Enterprise Way Marietta, 30067 Georgia, U.S.A.
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Frederick J. Hanna & Associates intimidating seniors Marietta Georgia
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Frederick J Hanna & Associates, as Palisades Collection, garnished my checking account for over $9,000.00, which they say I owed to First USA Bank.
When I called Hanna & Associates and told them that I had never heard of First USA Bank, the collection agent said that there was nothing that they could do about it because there had already been a judgment. He would not give me any more information about the alleged "debt."
I am a senior citizen who is no longer able to work. I have $21.00 in my checking account, and have never owed any merchant over $9,000.00. I know several other seniors who have been contacted by Frederick J Hanna and intimidated into paying money they did not owe, even when the debts were not legitimate.
When I was much younger, I worked as a temp at a sleazoid collection agency (I am embarrassed to say). Banks and other legitimate creditors write off delinquent accounts and sell them to collection agencies for pennies on the dollar. The collection agency then attempts to collect the full delinquent debt amount, often falsely telling the consumer that they represent the original creditor. Since the original creditors have already taken a tax write-off, they could not legally accept the full debt amount even if it were offered to them. If the collection agency can not collect on the debt, they might sell it (along with many others) to yet another collection agency, whose tactics will probably be even more questionable.
It is a sad commentary on our society that people use harrassment and intimidation--not to mention our legal system--to get rich.
Seniorlady
Atlanta, Georgia
U.S.A.
When I called Hanna & Associates and told them that I had never heard of First USA Bank, the collection agent said that there was nothing that they could do about it because there had already been a judgment. He would not give me any more information about the alleged "debt."
I am a senior citizen who is no longer able to work. I have $21.00 in my checking account, and have never owed any merchant over $9,000.00. I know several other seniors who have been contacted by Frederick J Hanna and intimidated into paying money they did not owe, even when the debts were not legitimate.
When I was much younger, I worked as a temp at a sleazoid collection agency (I am embarrassed to say). Banks and other legitimate creditors write off delinquent accounts and sell them to collection agencies for pennies on the dollar. The collection agency then attempts to collect the full delinquent debt amount, often falsely telling the consumer that they represent the original creditor. Since the original creditors have already taken a tax write-off, they could not legally accept the full debt amount even if it were offered to them. If the collection agency can not collect on the debt, they might sell it (along with many others) to yet another collection agency, whose tactics will probably be even more questionable.
It is a sad commentary on our society that people use harrassment and intimidation--not to mention our legal system--to get rich.
Seniorlady
Atlanta, Georgia
U.S.A.
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HannaH8R
Georgia,USA
More Info. vs. Hanna
#2Consumer Comment
Mon, February 28, 2011
It looks like Rip Off Report redacted my links on how to fight debt collector lawsuits for Hanna and Zwicker, and for help blogs. For help with the lawsuits you can do a Google search for a book and webtsite by Allen Harkleroad titled “Stick it to sue happy debt collectors.” The help blog I linked is Next Level Unlimited Credit. I do not have any stake in any of these sites, I am just posting to try to help other consumers. I do understand why Rip Off Report redacts links though.
HannaH8R
Georgia,USA
Info. vs. Hanna
#3Consumer Comment
Sun, February 27, 2011
The Georgia Supreme Court says Hanna is a "law firm," so you have to submit a bar complaint vs. them (and not a consumer complaint with the state OCA or federal FCC -- but fine if you do that too anyway). You may submit a bar complaint vs. Fred Hanna (the owner of the "firm") and any atty. that may have contacted you that also violated bar rules for atty.s:
(Call and ask for a bar complaint, and if they have them online):
State Bar of Georgia
www.gabar.org
104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 527-8700
(800) 334-6865
FAX: (404) 527-8717
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See below for info. on where to look for sample do-not-call letters vs. Hanna, and how to fight Hanna lawsuits and WIN (feel free to post on here too for more info.):
Info. for fighting Hanna lawsuits:
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Hanna consumer complaints and blogs:
http://nextlevelunlimited.net/blog/fredrick-j-hanna-collection-debt-or-hanna-barbera-crook-or-cartoon/
http://www.ripoffreport.com/Search/Frederick-J_-Hanna.aspx
Submit a Georgia bar complaint vs. Fred Hanna and other Hanna attorneys:
http://gabar.org/contact_the_bar/
CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.
Jen
Eatontown,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
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#4Consumer Suggestion
Thu, July 16, 2009
Get a referral to an attorney. What has me concerned is that they obtained a judgemnt on your checking account. For that to have happened, you would have been served. if you were not properly served, you can go before the judge yourself and have the garnishment immediately lifted. If you were served, did you appear in court? It sounds like this is a default judgement that unscrupulous debt collectors rely on. They count on folks not showing up to court and the judge automatically finds in their favor. You really need a lawyer, as the company is compelled to produce evidence the debt is valid, they have to prove they are legally entitiled to collect the debt on behalf of their client. There are a few more things they need to do, but you get all that from the Budd Hibbs website referenced in the other recommendation. http://www.collectorsexposed.com/forum2/index.php?topic=96.0 Look where your money went at the link above.
Jen
Eatontown,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
I Agree - www.buddhibbs.com
#5Consumer Suggestion
Thu, July 16, 2009
Get a referral to an attorney. What has me concerned is that they obtained a judgemnt on your checking account. For that to have happened, you would have been served. if you were not properly served, you can go before the judge yourself and have the garnishment immediately lifted. If you were served, did you appear in court? It sounds like this is a default judgement that unscrupulous debt collectors rely on. They count on folks not showing up to court and the judge automatically finds in their favor. You really need a lawyer, as the company is compelled to produce evidence the debt is valid, they have to prove they are legally entitiled to collect the debt on behalf of their client. There are a few more things they need to do, but you get all that from the Budd Hibbs website referenced in the other recommendation. http://www.collectorsexposed.com/forum2/index.php?topic=96.0 Look where your money went at the link above.
Jen
Eatontown,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
I Agree - www.buddhibbs.com
#6Consumer Suggestion
Thu, July 16, 2009
Get a referral to an attorney. What has me concerned is that they obtained a judgemnt on your checking account. For that to have happened, you would have been served. if you were not properly served, you can go before the judge yourself and have the garnishment immediately lifted. If you were served, did you appear in court? It sounds like this is a default judgement that unscrupulous debt collectors rely on. They count on folks not showing up to court and the judge automatically finds in their favor. You really need a lawyer, as the company is compelled to produce evidence the debt is valid, they have to prove they are legally entitiled to collect the debt on behalf of their client. There are a few more things they need to do, but you get all that from the Budd Hibbs website referenced in the other recommendation. http://www.collectorsexposed.com/forum2/index.php?topic=96.0 Look where your money went at the link above.
Jen
Eatontown,New Jersey,
U.S.A.
I Agree - www.buddhibbs.com
#7Consumer Suggestion
Thu, July 16, 2009
Get a referral to an attorney. What has me concerned is that they obtained a judgemnt on your checking account. For that to have happened, you would have been served. if you were not properly served, you can go before the judge yourself and have the garnishment immediately lifted. If you were served, did you appear in court? It sounds like this is a default judgement that unscrupulous debt collectors rely on. They count on folks not showing up to court and the judge automatically finds in their favor. You really need a lawyer, as the company is compelled to produce evidence the debt is valid, they have to prove they are legally entitiled to collect the debt on behalf of their client. There are a few more things they need to do, but you get all that from the Budd Hibbs website referenced in the other recommendation. http://www.collectorsexposed.com/forum2/index.php?topic=96.0 Look where your money went at the link above.
Stacey
Dallas,Texas,
U.S.A.
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#8Consumer Suggestion
Thu, July 16, 2009
from www.budhibbs.com Bud Says Consumer Comments Below "A TOXIC WASTE DEBT COLLECTOR!" BLACK MOLD When we named Fred Hanna, a Toxic Waste Debt Collector, we had no idea we would be foretelling the future. We are starting to hear stories from all over Georgia about the operations there and it appears the lawsuits and government sanctions may be on the way. We could use some true insider information: Here's our understanding at this point: There is a health danger at several of the Hanna operations so bad that the government's OSHA has come in on at least two occasions. There is talk of someone - perhaps Fred or Dennis - signing off on OSHA documents and falsifying government paperwork. More to come as we sort through all the material. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It seems that Hanna will lie on court affidavits about his position and most affidavits attached are bogus in the information stated. Fred J. Hanna is NEVER to be trusted, his court filings should ALWAYS be challenged. Fred is concerned about one thing; separating you and your money. Contact me for referral to a local consumer law professional if you are involved with Hanna. This is one of the WORST third party collection agencies ever Contact Mr Hibbs, get the name of an attorney from him and FIGHT BACK!!
