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Getty Images Letter Forum / Re: The NCS settlement letter - ignore or write to them to dispute debt?

« on: October 03, 2011, 03:53:02 PM »

Just an update - We decided to send a letter indicating that we refuse such claim, and that our lawyers are now handling this.

Our letter must have crossed paths with their updated letter which was received via fax today:

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2nd Request for Response
This is an offer of settlement.

Dear xxxxx

As you are aware we have been retained by Getty Images to resolve the matter captioned abo e in regards to your unauthorized use of a Getty Images represented image.

Your continued failure to pay the total amount listed above can result in further costs and escalated proceedings for recovery. Such actions may include the initiation of court proceedings to settle the unauthorized use claim.

Continued usage must be with the full knowledge and consent of Getty Images and will be subject to their standard charges. Please contact our office immediately to arrange for payment.

*This is an effort to effect a settlement and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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I guess it may be time for an Oscar letter. Any thoughts?

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Getty Images Letter Forum / The NCS settlement letter - ignore or write to them to dispute debt?

« on: September 15, 2011, 03:33:38 AM »

I've been ignoring Getty letters for over a year now, and just received a collections letter from NCS offering to settle for about half.

"Your continued failure to pay the demand above can result in further costs and escalated proceedings for recovery of the amount due. Such actions may include the initiation of court proceedings to settle the unauthorized use claim."

and then

"Unless you notify this office within 30 days after receiving this notice that you dispute the validity of this matter or any portion thereof, this office will assume this matter is valid. If you notify this office in writing within 30 days from receiving this notice, this office will prove verification of the matter. This is an effort to effect a settlement and any information obtained will be used for that purpose."

What's the recommended action at this point? I'm inclined to ignore again, since I don't ever deal with collections agencies, but should I contact them to dispute the debt?

Does this settlement letter mean that Getty has sold the debt and is done trying to collect?

Thanks for any tips.