Resources for resolving common issues with Selip & Stylianou, LLP products and services
You can reduce the number of unwanted calls from Selip & Stylianou, LLP you get by signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry. It's free. Visit http://donotcall.gov to register your number.
How do I register?
Add your phone number for free by visiting http://donotcall.gov, or calling 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to register (TTY: 1-866-290-4236)
If you register online, you will receive a confirmation email from http://donotcall.gov. You must click on the link in the email within 72 hours to complete your registration.
How long does it take?
Your phone number should show up on the Registry the next day. Most sales calls will stop once your number has been on the Registry for 31 days. You can verify that your number is on the Registry by visiting http://donotcall.gov or calling 1-888-382-1222.
Where can I file a complaint about an illegal sales call or a robocall?
To file a complaint, visit http://donotcall.gov, or call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236).
Will I hear back from the FTC regarding my complaint?
Due to the volume of complaints, the FTC cannot respond directly to every complaint. The FTC and other law enforcement agencies analyze complaints to spot trends and to identify and take action against the people responsible for these illegal calls.
What's a Robocall?
If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it's a robocall. You've probably gotten robocalls about candidates running for office, or charities asking for donations. These robocalls are allowed. But if the recording is a sales message and you haven't given your written permission to get calls from the company on the other end, the call is illegal. In addition to the phone calls being illegal, their pitch most likely is a scam.
What Should You Do If You Get a Robocall?
If you get a robocall:
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection written notification about debt didn't receive enough information to verify debt August 3, 2017 - Sent mutliple letters and faxes to company as means for debt verification and have not been given a response back from them. Company however is attempting to sue me.... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt December 4, 2016 - Letter from Selip & Stylianou , LLP states : I last paid on -/-/- on a - bill. I still owe $1200.00 on balance. Also states : A court granted a judgement against me on - -, - for $2300.00 for same credit card. As this card is 15 years old, I ca n't remember if I even had this card. This Law firm says its going to freeze my bank account and take all my money.... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection false statements or representation attempted to collect wrong amount November 21, 2016 - well I had a judgement placed against me - 2016 for $6100.00 .this includes no interests as stated in jdgement. - I noticed I 've made 9 payments total $1100.00 im looking and they still have my balance at - after payment I made today -/-/2016, but my balance based on judgment should be $5000.00 after my 9 payments difference of $410.00 I called the law office of selip & Stylianou llp in - ny. - my account representative at ext - says the difference is from interests im being charged he sys per NY state 9 % $1.00 a day???? that 's crazy how can they charge int... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit October 9, 2016 - SELIP & STYLIANOU , LLP ( presenting - - ) misrepresented vital case information on several documents and provided falsified information to the courts. Additionally, the service processor used ( - - - - ) falsified the Affidavit of Service providing bogus and fictitious information.... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt was paid September 6, 2016 - A law firm is trying to collect on a debt that was settled in a class action law suit and I am no longer liable for the debt. They sent a letter to my employer stating everything that I owed, what it was for etc to try and collect on this. My information should not have been given to anyone without my consent. I sent them a certified letter with the proof that I do not owe on this account.... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action December 29, 2015 - - - bought a credit card debt and forwarded it to Cohen & Slammowitz now known as Selip and Syanilou to be collected. A judgement had been placed at least - years ago. They garnisheed for it. The IRS was collecting on my salary so this discontinued. They are now telling me this is not time barred debt, that it is a " money judgement. '' which there is no explanation for. They tell me it is - credit card so I am confused as to why it would not be time barred. They are now threatening to lock my bank account to take funds. My husband & myself are both - and I have a - -. Thi... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt December 10, 2015 - I 've received numerous letters from Selip & Stylianou , LLP stating they are authorized to commence judgement enforcement efforts to collect on a debt that has long passed the statute of limitations in the state of NY. The debt charged off in 2003 and the statute of limitations is 6 years. ... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit September 25, 2015 - The statue of limitations has expired on the debt in question - it has been more than 6 years from the date of default ). Furthermore, I was not served process by personal or substitute service as required. The Plaintiff - - - - waited too long to bring this case - laches ). ... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection false statements or representation attempted to collect wrong amount September 9, 2015 - Reporting to credit report balance was settled less than full balance. Sent me letter stating that $590.00 was paid and I have no further obligation for this account. Account is still open on my credit report. I paid a total $1000.00 ... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine August 23, 2015 - Cohen & Slamowitz LLP in - NY somehow obtained a default judgement against me for $4700.00 in - county Supreme court. Acting on that judgement ( alleged service made 10 years ago ) my checking account was seized ( - in - NY ) The account contained -+-. As is common, the entire account was frozen. Then Slamowitz got another judgement for the total amount in my account and the entire amount was frozen for the last year. I investigated this claim and found that Slamowitz contends that service was made at an address ( - - -, - NY ) at which I never lived. I have no kno... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit July 16, 2015 - I am writing to request your assistance in looking into the deceptive practices of this collection law-firm above. It appears that they are using tactics that may be violating consumer protection law in debt collection practices depriving consumers of their rights to dispute. 1 In - -, I received a notice from the above company, The next day, I contacted their offices as instructed - the memo dated -/-/- instruct me to contact the plaintiff attorney, not the court. I followed the instructions provided and contacted the plaintiff attorney by phone and also faxed a letter on -... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt May 14, 2015 - On Friday - - I signed on to the online banking to check my account when I noticed that my savings balance and available balance were - different figures. I called the bank immediately and was told there was a court restraint on my account. I asked what this meant and I was given a collection agency to call ( Selip and Stylianoup ) to get assistance. I called the collection agency and was told they had a judgment against me from -/-/- in my maiden name. I asked for some kind of information about this so I could check into it. The name is my maiden name and my address was wrong. A... |
Selip & Stylianou, LLP Debt collection false statements or representation attempted to collect wrong amount April 17, 2015 - On -/-/15 I made a settlement agreement in the amount of $3300.00 with Selip and Stylianou LLP. I agreed to pay this debt once the settlement agreement was received in writing. I did not receive the settlement agreement until -/-/15 and on that same day i mailed a personal bank check in the amount of $3300.00. via certified USPS mail. Later on in the afternoon of -/-/15, I went to the ATM to withdraw money and it was then i learned that Selip and Stylianou LLP had placed a levy on my bank account and despite our settlement agreement 3 days prior. I also learned that after... |