Amex Credit Card Overdue of 21 Lakh Amex Credit Card Overdue of 21 Lakh

7 months ago

I have a overdue charges on my Amex Corp Credit Card for Rs 21 Lakh, and I am not denying to pay the amount but bank and recovery agents forcing me to pay 1 lakh monthly, where I can only pay up to Rs 40 thousand. While refusing to pay 1 lakh monthly, they harassing me and threatening me stating they will go legally and file case against my whole family. Card was used by me and I am the one who is responsible to own these debts and never denied to do a repayment but the amount which they demand monthly, that is not possible. So, please suggest.

Anik

Responded 7 months ago

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A.Dear client,
You can make a formal complaint at the local police station. You can also file a complaint to the Reserve Bank of India with your concerns.
You can also file a lawsuit against them for threatening and mentally harassing you.
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A.Dear Client,
Lenders are not legally obliged to settle a debt lying outstanding against your credit card or any other loan lowering your outstanding debt, but because they want to protect their bottom line, they may agree to a debt settlement to avoid further financial loss. You can try to negotiate a debt settlement on your own, but sometimes it's typically done through third parties like debt relief companies, which you may hire to negotiate the settlement matter with the lender on your behalf. With this method, you will make payments to the debt settlement company rather than your creditors/lenders, along with any fees. Debt settlement is an agreement between a lender and a borrower in which the borrower repays a portion of a loan balance and the lender forgives the balance. You may consider starting the negotiation by offering to pay 25% or 30% of your outstanding balance in return for forgiveness on the rest. But, it may be noted that while there are legitimate debt relief/settlement companies, there are also many scam operations. So, if you're considering one, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB) suggests for contacting your state attorney general's(AG) office and local consumer protection agency to ask if they have any consumer complaints on file about that company. Some states require that debt settlement companies be licensed, which may provide some added protection. Although a debt settlement can offload some of your financial burden, there are also a few potential risks and downsides to consider. First, a debt settlement will affect your credit score. That will make it more difficult for you to get credit or good interest rates in the future. Another potential drawback is that when you settle debt, you could face tax consequences. Finally, when you settle a debt with a credit card company, your account is closed once the settlement is complete. So you could potentially have no credit facility to use a credit card further owing to your poor credit score. Further, a quick counseling session with a certified credit counselor can help you to discover your options and choose the right path forward.
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