May. 29, 2009
Unsettling Discovery
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Miscellaneous Stuff
This is a personal and less than pleasant post to share, but I think it needs to be done.
Recently, while struggling to stay at home and keep our head above water, I defaulted on my student loans. Well, the collection company found us.
This is not what unsettles me most. The girl handling my account, knew about my blog.
How does that happen, since you all know I don't use my real name, or much connected with my physical location here.
Once again, I find myself pondering, while I've been an encouragement to many, how much of my life do I want "out there"?
I'm actually going to try to explore this a little further today. I've googled myself and can't find any connection between me and my blog.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Blessings, MaggieRaye
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Jun. 3, 2009 - How they found you
Posted by Anonymous
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I am sorry this happened to you. If you cannot find yourself through google, I am not sure how they found you. But I would say this borders on a privacy issue, since you have taken the steps to protect your identity. Whether or not you have a blog, and what you write on that blog is of no concern to the company holding your student loan.
Have you checked into getting a deferment or hardship forebearance? I have had to do this before. You are allowed so many over the course of your loan, and most last 6 months to a year. Definitely check into it, it may be what you need to get you over the "hump".
Is it possible that a family member told them about your blog? I know with my loans, I have to provide a family member that they can contact in case they are unable to reach me.
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Jun. 9, 2009 - student loans
Posted by Lisa @ Hopewell |
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You can get it "put off" for a while for a lot of different reasons. They WILL find you no matter what though! I really don't get how they found you--perhaps it was a "shot in the dark" . By this I mean did they give the name of your blog? Or did they just say "your blog" which could easily be a lie. I'm praying for you. I don't recall if you accept food stamps or section 8 or anything, but I think they can garnish....... I'm praying for you and the kids
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Jun. 9, 2009 - student loans
Posted by Lisa @ Hopewell |
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You can get it "put off" for a while for a lot of different reasons. They WILL find you no matter what though! I really don't get how they found you--perhaps it was a "shot in the dark" . By this I mean did they give the name of your blog? Or did they just say "your blog" which could easily be a lie. I'm praying for you. I don't recall if you accept food stamps or section 8 or anything, but I think they can garnish....... I'm praying for you and the kids
Lisa @ http://hopewellmomschoolreborn.blogspot.com/
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