If you are not sure that you still owe it, I would not recommed paying until you find out whether the statute of limitations on the supposed debt has run. The statute of limitations for debt in Florida is four years, Dependinig on when exactly they are stating that you owed the debt, they may be too late to suddenly call you and demand payment.
If you are not aware of the debt or are unsure if the debt is valid, DO NOT agree to anything until the collector has validated the debt in accordance with the FDCPA, and you have verified the statute of limitations.
Here is a link to the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act that will help you.
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/rules/fair-debt-collection-act.html
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If they are trying to claim that you wrote a bad check, their statute of limitations passed long ago.
In Florida, bad check complaints must be received no later than six months prior to the statute of limitations expiration. The statute of limitation for checks received for merchandise or services:
The statute of limitation for checks received for rent or payment on account/debt:
Hope this clears it up.
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