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Originally Posted by Perna
The amount does not make sense to me and you should be in control through your bank; the debt collector cannot just take what amount they want (or, you should set up your bank account so they cannot). I would go to your bank and work through what was paid to whom, when, with them; it sounds like a bank error to me. If it turns out the debt collector did withdraw money improperly and you cannot get it resolved with them, I would write the hospital's attorney (just address it to "Such-and-such hospital Attorney's Office", and the hospital address) and explain your problem and see if they can help by reining in the debt collector.
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That is a good idea. I would definitely bring it to your bank's attention. By law, the agency is only premitted to deduct the agreed upon amount. Therefore, if they did withdraw (additional) funds without permission, the bank should be notified, and a letter sent to the agency and the original company/firm's counsel.
Unfortunately, many of these agencies are not exactly on the up and up. That is why so many regs have popped up ... and keep popping up to protect the consumer.