IF SOMEBODY OWES YOU MONEY...
If you are owed money and have not received any payment over a reasonable
period of time, there are several steps you can take to collect, even
before going to the expense of hiring a collection agency or lawyer.
While making these moves, you can collect evidence in case it becomes
necessary to take the matter to court.
CALL THE DEBTOR
This method, handled properly, can have surprisingly successful results.
For best results, have another person of the line to witness the
conversation. In case the debtor denies the call, you have a witness
who can testify otherwise.
WRITE THE DEBTOR
Write a letter that confirms and reviews all the pertinent points of the
telephone conversation. The goal is to make your letter clear enough to
make it stick in court.
IF THE DEBTOR IS A BUSINESS
File a complaint with the BBB or the trade organization in which the
debtor is a member. Make sure you stick to the facts in order to avoid
being sued for libel.
