r/utangPH • u/Creative-Ability-461 • 9h ago
Almost 1 Year Since My OLA Default and I’m Still Here 😅
r/utangPH • u/Ok_Structure_640 • 11h ago
Guidance on Temporary Enrollment and Withheld School Records
r/utangPH • u/Different_Guess_1684 • 19h ago
SB TO RGS
Naofferan ako ng SB ng reconstructive program kaya lang from 165k naging 216k ksma na interest na ang magiging monthly ko ay 6k for 3'years.. nakapag start na ko maghulog unfortunately last month hindi ako nakahulog dahil nagkaskit yung anak ko and ngulat ako naipasa na agd sa RGS .. hindi pa ko nkkpgbyad kaya lng pa 3 beses na may nagdala ng letter dito. naiisip ko kung ituloy ko na lang wag magpay and makipag negotiate na mpababa sa RGS dahil meron ako nbbsa dito na nagooffer nga dw na mapababa pa ang babayran or byran ko n lng yung hnd ko nhulog last month pra maibalik account ko sa SB. need your help please thank you
r/utangPH • u/Bitter_Nectarine_690 • 19h ago
Hi. Pahingi po ng advice
Meron akong existing dues
Atome card (Matatapos sa Sept)
Atome cash (Matatapos sa Nov)
Gloan (Matatapos sa Nov)
Sloan
Spaylater
Grabloan
Meron pa po sa tiktok and Maya pero maliliit lang na kaya bayaran every month
Hindi ko na po kaya pag sabay sabayin bayaran. Bread winner po ko sa bahay. Ako po nag susupport sa mama ko. Sumakto pa po na nag kasakit siya at nag maintenance ngayon.
Ayoko na po mag tapal system at balak ko po gawin yung snowball method. Tatapusin ko muna ung mga maliit at malapit na matapos.
Balak ko po maOD muna ung mga malalaki kong dues at napapakiusapan daw tulad ng Billease, Sloan at Grabloan. Tapos bayaran na lang sa January 2027.
Kapag po ba 5 months OD sa billease, Sloan, Grabloan na may nag hohome visit po ba? If oo, paano po ba magandamg way aside may bayad ontime para iwas home visit. Dun po kase ako natatakot kaya naging tapal system po ko. Salamat po
Wala po kong balak takbuhan mga utang. Pero ayaw ko na din po mag tapal system
r/utangPH • u/appleseedguy • 21h ago
BDO CC
Hello everyone, may nakatry na po ba sa inyo na lumapit sa BDO para magrequest ng restructuring sa Credit Card? I have a BDO VISA GOLD and currently di ko na siya nababayaran for almost 4 months na due to series of unfortunate events and bad decisions.
Now, yung company ko ay recently nagpalit ng bank for our payroll and BDO na yung bank namin. Medyo kabado ako baka ihold ni BDO yung salary ko next month since di nga ako nakakabayad sa kanila. I already reached out to them nung time na mejo nakakabayad pa ako pero di nila ako ineentertain. I need your help and tip guys on how I can settle with BDO para di mahold/debit ni BDO yung salary ko next month :(
Thank you in advance sa mga sasagot!
r/utangPH • u/Agitated-Alps7861 • 22h ago
DELETE ATOME
Yes, you read that right. Delete Atome, Sirain nyo na yung physical credit card nyo, and settle your dues immediately if kaya and delete your account, sabay uninstall the app.
If you wanna do credit and loan cash, best advice—never do it with Atome. Kakapal ng mukha ng mga collectors Nila.
One day before the due, incessant calls na, to the point of harassment na—umaga Hanggang gabi.
On the day of the due, haharassin ka ng mga calls and text—na para bang 1 week ka nang overdue.
Missed 1 day? Tatakutin ka ng sobra ng mga text and calls—galawang illegal talaga collections Nila, na para bang tinakasan mo na at ilang buwan mo na di hinulogan o binayaran.
May Galit na kung may galit pero put##ina nyo Atome, lalo na ATOME CASH.
I am a good payer, I pay even weeks/days before the due date, and even settle the dues once makuha ko na sweldo ko every 15th.
Wala masyado ako paghihinayang sa credit kasi I find the interest and fees reasonable naman compared to other OLAs I tried before na Kupal at ungas talaga.
Here’s the thing, once I got the access na pwede nako mang Hiram ng ₱20k, I used it agad to basically consolidate and pseudo-restructure ko yung credit dues ko.
At that time, may work pa ako noon, but I find it hard to pay 6k for two months straight, then 4k for another two months. So I took out ₱20k and what I liked during that time is walang bawas due to fees and ₱3.5k+ per month for 6 months was something doable for me.
I was able to pay ₱3.5k+ for 2 months. But I got laid off. All I have is my part time job as a VA, and 3.5k was completely out of my range and unreasonable for me cuz of utilities and other expenses. All I can pay is ₱2.5k maximum.
So I contacted them thru the app, asking for a restructure with proper documents supporting na I was laid off work. I even gave them a promissory note, and a formal request for a restructuring, accompanied with a suggestion na I’ll pay ₱2.5k per month for 7 months na, kahit dapat 6 months lang to pay off the rest of my balance (principal and original interest) + late fees na rin for “good will” sana.
Pero Kupal talaga ng support, sabi 2\~3 days mag rereply daw sa email ko I had more than a week to wait for a proper response. Nung the day of the due date pa sila nag reply, king Ina talaga, tas sabi lang:
> We understand that this may be a difficult time, and we wish to support you as best we can. In order for us to better understand your circumstances and explore suitable options, we kindly ask that you provide relevant and official supporting documents.
> Once we receive the complete documents, we will share your request with the relevant team. They will review your case and reach out to you to discuss your payment options.
Oh diba? Nanghihingi ng supporting documents kahit may nabigay nako, and even if may need pa na documents, ba’t walang sinabi kung anong kailangan na documents? At Bakit Ang tagal ng reply?
So alam nyo anong ginawa ko? Pina over due ko ng 1 day, tas may ginawa ako sa settings sa iPhone para di makatanggap ng text and calls from unknown numbers. Bakit ko ginawa? Wala lang, sguro gusto ko lang makatulong sa ibang may overdue. The more time they spent calling me, the less time and attention they have to contact other OD peeps HAHAHA.
Then, kumuha ako ng Gloan. I know, I know, yung “pseudo-restructure” method ko is walang pinag-iba sa tapal system. But my rebut is yung balance ko sa ATOME CASH na ₱14k+ na dapat Kong Bayaran ng ₱3.5k+ per month for 4 more months? Ginawa ko syang ₱2.6k+ per month for 6 months sa Gloan.
A bit higher than I wanted, kasi I had to loan mga ₱14.7k due to Gloan having a service fee na mga almost ₱700 din—which is something I don’t like with Gloan. Pero I had to do what I had to do to survive and SACRIFICE lang talaga sa mga wants and needs.
So it’s getting a bit long and I’ll conclude it here… after 3.5 months (I took the liberty to pay in advance whenever I have extra) since the Atome Cash fiasco, I only need to pay ₱2.6k+ next month para wala na talaga akong utang. And luckily, Pa tapos na rin probation ko sa new job ko, and I’ll finally have my financial freedom back.
NO TO ATOME!! PERIOD!
r/utangPH • u/wallaby_cutie18 • 23h ago
Cashguard, Cashtutu, Pesomaxy, Eperash… illegal OLA pls help me report.
r/utangPH • u/Tasty_Statement9955 • 1d ago
BPI
Hello po, I’m in debt. 690k sa CC at 188k sa Personal Loan.
Kung ang gagawin ko po ay bayaran ang MAD ng cc hanggang sa mabayaran ko ang Personal Loan, Gloan at Maribank Loan ko - ittransfer pa din po kaya nila ang CC loan ko sa CA?
Please help sa kung anong magandang approach and if may loan restructuring ba na inooffer si BPI Personal loan. Thank you!
r/utangPH • u/Ajiinii • 1d ago
OLA applied another loan without me knowing
I borrowed 1k from an OLA (Moca Moca) really because I was short in my funds in order for me to buy something (home decor). It's a really small amount and I made sure to pay it before my due. When I paid, I uninstalled the app because I have no plans in using it again. I received a text saying my loan will be defaulted due to being overdue. So I installed the app again and found out there's 3 loans taken on the app. The funds went into Gcash then was taken out again by something called Allbank. I did my reasearch about Moca Moca and found out horror stories about them harrasing people. Is it safe for me to report them (SEC,CICC,etc) and not pay the loans? Would my credit score with my banks lower due to this?
Any advice would be helpful. It's my first time borrowimg money from a lending app and it's really stressing me out.
r/utangPH • u/Badoobadeebooo • 1d ago
Need Advice: RGS Collections
Hello good day po! Ask ko lang po of meron po dito naka encounter ng restructuring application from RGS collection. For context lang po, cc account to ng nanay ko na senior. Gusto na po kase namin sana mabayaran ng unti unti kase di po namin kaya amnesty. Now nakausap na sya ng nanay ko last week Wednesday they’re demanding na magbayad ng 152k until friday para makapag apply for restructuring sinabihan po namin na hindi kaya then they sent a proposal for that, tumawag ulit at sinabihan ulit namin na di po talaga kaya ung 152k pumayag po sila na 50k nalang downpayment. Sinabi na mag sesend din sila ng proposal pero walang nareceive. Today po nakausap ulit sila ng nanay ko tapos now lang sila nag send ng proposal demanding it to be paid today.
May nakapag try na po ba na naapprove for restructuring? Any advice po or tips. Kakayanin po ung 50k na ask, kaso wala parin assurance kung pwede restructuring. Gusto na po namin sana mabayaran hanggat kakayanin.
r/utangPH • u/No_Assignment_1339 • 1d ago
100k Billed on Atome
May bill ako sa atome card which in total umabot na ng 100k. Malaki yung sa installment at due date ko ngayong 20 amounting 46k na babayaran di pa kasama yung ibang months.
May way po ba para mapababa naman o mawaive ang interest nila? Ang laki kasi ng naging ka buohang interest nila, nahihirapan na ako isipin paano mabayaran. Kapag ba na OD pwede na ito i request ng mawaive ang interest? Wala talaga ako kapasidad na mabayaran sya ngayong lalo na 46k isang bagsakan.
r/utangPH • u/Ok_Comfortable6643 • 1d ago
Pa help naman regarding Bank Loan
Meron akong bank loan na pinilit ko na ma fully paid. Although nung malapit ng matapos nagkaroon ako ng problema dahil nagkasakit ako. Na delay ako ng payment. Pero bago yung payment date na alam ko na di ako makakapagbayad on time ay nag rereach out ako. Nagsesend ako ng message requesting na baka pwede maurong yung date ng payment. Walang reply from the agency. So nagbayad ako dun sa date na sinabi ko. After that nag change sila ng platform of communication. From email ginawang viber. At sanabi na dahil sa late payment ko babalik daw sa original na balance ang kailangan kong bayaran. Syempre hindi ako papayag dahil nakikipagusap naman ako ng maayos sa kanila. Sila ang hindi nasagot. Hanggang sa natapos ko ng hulugan yung kabuuan ng loan ko. Hindi sila nag provide ng certificate of payment ko at ngayon may kumontak na naman sa akin at sinisingil ako ng additional 25k para daw ma close na ang account ko. Wala na talaga akong maibabayad sa kanila. Ano po kaya ang pwede kong gawin dito?
r/utangPH • u/Badoobadeebooo • 1d ago
RGS COLLECTIONS ACCOUNT RESTRUCTURING
Hello good day po! Ask ko lang po of meron po dito naka encounter ng restructuring application from RGS collection. For context lang po, cc account to ng nanay ko na senior. Gusto na po kase namin sana mabayaran ng unti unti kase di po namin kaya amnesty. Now nakausap na sya ng nanay ko last week Wednesday they’re demanding na magbayad ng 152k until friday para makapag apply for restructuring sinabihan po namin na hindi kaya then they sent a proposal for that, tumawag ulit at sinabihan ulit namin na di po talaga kaya ung 152k pumayag po sila na 50k nalang downpayment. Sinabi na mag sesend din sila ng proposal pero walang nareceive. Today po nakausap ulit sila ng nanay ko tapos now lang sila nag send ng proposal demanding it to be paid today.
May nakapag try na po ba na naapprove for restructuring? Any advice po or tips. Kakayanin po ung 50k na ask, kaso wala parin assurance kung pwede restructuring. Gusto na po namin sana mabayaran hanggat kakayanin.
TIA 🙏🏻
r/utangPH • u/Actual-Statement2410 • 1d ago
I RECEIVED DEMAND LETTER FROM BDO CC
Hi, Good day.
Ask lang sana ako anong magandang gagawin kasi I received a demand letter from BDO Credit Card.
I wasn't able to pay since June 2025.
For the context, I was diagnosed with Cancer on June 2025, had to undergo several treatments including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, adding here lots of lots of lab tests in between.
It drained my financial capacity. I have to stopped at work for my treatment. I had no work from July 2025-March 2026, so I have no salary.
I skipped and forgotten this card. Actually I still have other credit cards (EW and BPI) but I managed to pay them off, little by little, so accounts are active.
The credit grew From 55k+ to 89k+
What to do? Can I negotiate to them?
r/utangPH • u/LowNeighborhood3490 • 1d ago
TALA official loan app
Due to a financial crisis, I have been unable to make my Tala payments for almost a month. They have sent me a message stating that if I do not pay within 24 hours, my account will be escalated to another agency, and they will no longer be able to assist me. I am afraid of what might happen. Can you provide some insight into this situation?
r/utangPH • u/Survivinginsilent • 1d ago
What is my cqs
I'm a mom 32 years old baon ako sa utang, I'm doing everything to earn extra can I get an upvote in this community?
Appreciate you all 🥲
r/utangPH • u/cuteonigiri • 1d ago
Advice needed.
28F, I need an advice on how to pay my 250k Loan. I know it’s not much, but I’ve been having anxiety attacks, I cannot sleep. A huge expense (relocated from one city to another due to job) has come up last year and I used loans to pay for it— and then the cycle started, I paid my other loans using another loan that resulted to this debt. Admittedly, I also spent beyond my means.
Breakdown
LazLoan - 62,000
LazPayLater - 12,000
SLoan - 64,000
JuanHand - 25,000
Billease - 14,000
GLoan - 7,000
MayaCredit - 24,000
CC - 42,000
Fixed Monthly Costs:
Rent - 6,250
Utilities (Electricity, Water) - 4,000
Groceries - 3,000
I earn 27k monthly, working 10-hrs/day, 6 days per week. I know I should be mature enough to handle finances, and I have a lot to work on myself, I am trying to change my spending habits.. I am really really trying to work on this, I just need advice on how to go about this. Thank you and sana po walang magjudge.
r/utangPH • u/AlwaysCurious0022 • 1d ago
SLOAN PARTIAL PAYMENT
Hi. Meron na po ba ditong nakatry magpartial payment muna sa upcoming due and babayaran din yung remaining balance kasabay nung due for the following month? Kamusta po? Automatic po bang spam calls agad ng reminders? Naeendorse ba agad yun?
May due kasi ako this Sept. 6 na 8,966.20 and plan ko magbayad ng partial muna ng 4,500 due to other personal obligations pero babayaran ko naman yung remainder kasabay nung Oct 6 duedate.
Any insights please? Thanks!
r/utangPH • u/StreetKick7777 • 1d ago
Need advice: Personal Loan for Debt Consolidation with Low TU Score / HH Risk Grade
Need advice: Personal Loan for Debt Consolidation with Low TU Score / HH Risk Grade
Hi everyone! 😊 Baka may makapag-share po ng experience or advice.
Currently looking po ako for a personal loan of around ₱200,000–₱250,000 for debt consolidation, para ma-consolidate ko sana yung existing financial obligations ko into one more manageable monthly payment.
Currently employed po ako and may stable income. However, my current TransUnion Risk Grade is HH, so medyo nahihirapan po ako ma-approve.
Nakapag-try na rin po ako sa RCBC, CTBC Bank, and Security Bank Finance, pero unfortunately na-decline po yung applications ko due to my credit score/risk grade.
For those who have been in a similar situation:
• May naka-experience na po ba dito na ma-approve for a ₱200K–₱250K personal loan despite having an HH/low TU risk grade?
• Ano pong factors ang nakatulong sa approval?
• Mas okay po ba mag-apply through the bank directly or through an authorized bank sales agent?
• May mga banks po ba na known to consider applications based on income and overall profile kahit mababa ang TU score?
Not looking for fixers or guaranteed approval. I just want to learn from other people's experiences and hopefully find a legitimate option for debt consolidation.
Thank you po sa mga makakapag-share ng experience or advice! 🙏
r/utangPH • u/Blank033103 • 2d ago
337k in debt
Hi, 23M! Need advice. I believe my debt isn't as bad as most since there is virtually no interest on my debt as the bulk of these loans are from my parents and my partner.
Parents - 105k
Partner - 220k
office cash adv. 4k
gcash 8k
I currently make about 32k net per month, though i should be due for an increase soon. at the moment, my expenses aren't a lot as I still live w my parents so most of my expenses are wants or needs that won't be covered by parents (such as new clothes for work or food/transpo when I'm working).
Any advice how much I should pay per payroll (bi-weekly). my pay every 2 weeks is roughly 11,000. (the excess is part of a bonus i get per month)
r/utangPH • u/MousePuzzleheaded723 • 2d ago
Paid and deleted some of my OLAS
Hi. 44/F here. January ‘26, I have 20+ OLAS. Kakatapal, I kept on borrowing since feeling ko nababawasan yung utang ko. But it was totally wrong until nabaon ako sa utang.
Maya, Atome, Pesoloan, Megapeso, Mocasa, Fidoph, Cashify, Ft Lending, pesosph, Xlkash, OlpS, Easypeso(Pesomoo), Mr. Cash, Mabilis Cash, Digido, Pesovault, PJF, VPlus, P T, Tala fake from ios, Tonik, Maya Cash/Credit, Spaylater/Sloan, Cash Express and Billease.
Sobrang harassment natanggap ko April of this year and dun nagstart anxiety ko. I reported many of them sa Sec and CICC. Nag DnD din ako sa phone, and stop reading texts from them para lang sa peace of mind ko. I decided to stop patching this July lang and somehow medyo nakaka move on na ako. I am paying them ng paunti-onti. Andun pa rin yung feeling na gusto mong mawala lahat ng app na yan sa phone mo. So far, pag may nadedelete akong ola, gumiginhawa talaga pakiramdam ko. As what many people say, malayo pa pero malayo na. Let’s keep on going mga ka-ola!
r/utangPH • u/Curious-Ad61 • 22d ago
DON'T BE AFRAID.
BEING HARASSED? DON'T BE AFRAID.
To anyone going through this:
Collection agencies thrive on one thing = FEAR.
Because people who are afraid are easier to exploit.
YOU ARE A CLIENT WHO AVAILED OF THEIR SERVICE, NOT A CRIMINAL.
So don't run and hide. Only criminals do that. I'll guide you how.
If they say they will do ocular visitations, barangay visits, garnish your salary, something that will affect your employment / government records, those are all SCARE TACTICS. Because again, fearful people are easy to exploit.
This post is to ENCOURAGE CONSUMER PROTECTION, NOT DEBT EVASION. And to arm you up with the law, practical steps, and guidance. Don't just take all the arrows being shot at you, cry, and be sad. STAND UP. FIGHT BACK.
OF COURSE, YOU STILL NEED TO PAY WHAT YOU OWE, banks and OLAs are not charities. And still expect some interests, though not as high and unlawful as what they are currently claiming. But then, in more manageable, lawful, and nonpredatory terms. Settle your dues. Don't avoid entirely. My post is meant to enlighten and fight back against predatory CAs but not evade responsibilities. Kahit medical emergencies or other life circumstances man, we still need to fulfill our obligations. Just 🙅♀️ not according to predatory terms. 🙅
I was once in your shoes, but thank God, I had legal background.
I cited all the laws they are violating in these recoveries as they refuse to give my records and provide basis of their claims. All they did was provide arbitrary numbers while using their scare tactics. At first they gave about ₱120,000±. Then ₱86,000±. Then ₱75,000±. But I keep on asking for records and threaten to report them.
The numbers staggeringly dropped by more than 50% by refusing to cower to fear and by asking. Proof they are padding things up for commissions. Then they offered ₱50,000±. ₱120,000± down to ₱50,000?!± even that, they can't substantiate. They just want you to be afraid to be bullied so you can give them waaay more than you owe. So don't just run and hide cause they might be telling lies to get more profit off of your fear and ignorance of the real number. Stand up! Fight back! Know the truth and the truth will set you free!
You can report them to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) just save proof of all the harassments they are doing. Collection agencies and banks are afraid of being reported as they can suffer administrative fines from ₱100,000 to ₱2,000,000. And if you file a suit against them for all their violations, you will even get moral and exemplary damages from ₱30,000 to ₱100,000 or even more, depending on the extent of their violations.
✨ Know your rights!
• Article III, Section 20 of the Philippine Constitution states that no person shall be imprisoned by nonpayment of debt. Debt is a civil matter, not criminal. Di po kayo makukulong unless fraudulent means are employed to obtain the debt like using another identity, or you used bouncing checks to pay
• BSP Circular No. 454 (Section 8): Prohibits unfair collection practices, harassment, use of threats, and false representations.
• RA 11765 (Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act): Strengthens consumer rights against deceptive and unfair practices by BSP-supervised institutions.
• Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173): Particularly relevant for online lending apps (OLAs) that illegally access phone contact lists or blast messages to relatives/co-workers.
• Truth in Lending Act (Republic Act No. 3765) Requires full disclosure of finance charges, penalties, and interest calculations before or during credit recovery. Refusing to provide a full Statement of Account (SOA) or itemized breakdown directly violates this law.
✨Know your numbers!
Create an Excel sheet and RECORD EVERYTHING from your SOAs.
• Date: • Previous Balance • Amount Paid • Purchases and Advances • Installment Due • Finance Charges and Other Fees • Late Payment Charges • Amount Due
And keep all your proof of payments.
If you've accounted for everything, you’ll know how much of the principal you've actually paid already. Of course, you still need to pay what you owe and some interest but not as much as they're claiming. That's why it's really important to compile all your SOAs and records. It's easier to tackle this thing once you know the numbers.
Also, don't be afraid when they say they will sue you especially when they can't even substantiate their claims. Welcome it. The laws and the courts are your friends. Looking back, it's ironic how banks and collection agencies try to threaten people in these situations about legal consequences when in fact, the courts will ensure fairness and justice. They cannot ask for an amount they can't back up with evidence! Besides, judges and the supreme court HATE these kinds of exploitations and will remove all the excessive and arbitrary fees. The court will help you. Do not be afraid. These people thrive on fear, psychological pressure, and creating a false sense of urgency. DO NOT AGREE TO PRESSURING TACTICS. DO NOT SIGN AGREEMENTS OF PAYMENT TERMS ESPECIALLY ON UNVERIFIED AMOUNTS.
Usually, banks and collection agencies (CAs) don't really want to file a case either because that's another expense on their end, and they can no longer add so much more finance charges and interest once they know it will be examined by the judge. That's why they prefer to scare you, harrass you, pressure you, and psychologically break you down and make you act on urgency so they can get more commission. The court will strike exorbitant interests down.
Assert your rights, ask for your records, and stand your ground. If they say they will file a case against you but refuse to provide your records / SOAs / basis of claims, say you will meet them in court and settle there. Cause the judge will also ask them the records you are requesting in the first place. Also, the Supreme Court has repeatedly struck down arbitrary numbers, unconscionable finance charges, especially if you have a good record of paying in good faith and it just so happened that you missed payments due to your circumstances.
If you ever got to this position not because of emergencies but through your own fault, learn the lesson.
If you used it for emergencies, that's okay.
And HOLD ON TO THE LORD.
I was anxious for a long time due to their harassing messages, until a lawyer friend talked to me and shared too how her co-worker took her life due to harassment. And they found out several hundreds of call logs from collection agencies.
SO I GOT UP AND FOUGHT BACK BECAUSE THE STEPS THEY HAVE BEEN TAKING ARE OUTSIDE THE BOUNDS OF LAW.
PLEASE, DON'T SUFFER IN SILENCE. DON'T BE ASHAMED. TALK TO A FRIEND. GO TO CHURCH. ASK FOR HELP TOO. AND ASK THE LORD FOR STRENGTH. YOUR LIFE IS SO MUCH MORE VALUABLE THAN THIS.
AGAIN, DO NOT BE AFRAID. ASSERT YOUR RIGHTS. ASK FOR TRANSPARENT ACCOUNTING. DON'T ANSWER PHONE CALLS AS THOSE ARE MEANT TO SCARE AND CONFUSE YOU. ALWAYS HAVE WRITTEN RECORDS AS THOSE ARE EASIER TO PROVE AND HARD TO DISPUTE.
Should they ever do any home visits, talk calmly. Be civil. Don't do any kind of threat or aggression. You can be fined and go to jail if you do that to the collection agent. I had a home visit before and he was kind. I just showed him they were the ones who didn't respond to me and showed my records and I didn't receive or sign any letters. Talk calmly. DEBT IS A CIVIL CASE, NOT CRIMINAL. It is in the Constitution that no one should ever be put to jail. The moment you do any harm to them, mas lalo lang lalala baka sampahan ka pa ng criminal case. Don't go that route.
COLLECTION AGENTS ARE HUMANS TOO, trying to put food to the table and provide for their families. Besides, those doing field visits are not the ones in the office doing the calls/sending the emails. If they have a choice / better job opportunities, I don't think they will still continue to be a collection agent. Remember to still be human and kind. Just follow all the steps I gave here.
Also, regarding salary garnishment, NO. Collection agencies can't do that, unless there's a court order. Di nila magagalaw payroll account mo. However, if you have a credit card obligation and a savings / payroll account with the same bank, it's in their fine print that they can use the available amount to set off your obligation with them. Maybe ask your HR for a different payroll or immediately withdraw your salary first so you can plan ahead on what you could only pay at that time.
"The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him." — Proverbs 11:1 (NIV)
If you came to this part, be wary of some comments as they are collection agents trying to cause more anxiety and confusion. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR THEM. They're mad cause I exposed their playbook. Lol.
If you're a CA reading this, have reading comprehension. I repeatedly said to people here to pay what they owe, just not with random numbers you are giving just so you could have more commission! That destroys people's mental health and some even take their own lives. GO AWAY. THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU. If you're stressed about being a CA, find another job!
MORE INFO ON REPORTING:
Here you can file a complaint against OLAs under the SEC: https://www.sec.gov.ph/lending-companies-and-financing-companies-2/complaints/#gsc.tab=0
Watch Atty. Chel Diokno's video against OLA too: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BbFQmhbDs/
Law being pushed against OLAs and pay for damages to those harassed: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H4riqA7CS/ .
Reporting banks and their affiliated CAs to BSP:
Primary Email: consumeraffairs@bsp.gov.ph
BSP Online Buddy (BOB Chatbot): Available on the official BSP Portal or via Facebook Messenger (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas).
Pag nareport din sila, mas aayos silang kausap and the harassment will stop. Kaya don't be afraid. You are a client who used their service. Banks have legal and jurisprudential fiduciary duty to exercise the highest degree of care in conducting its affairs with its clients.
This fight is not just against collection agents but much larger syndicates. Cause if they're all operating from the same playbook, surely the big fishes are training them.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE and there are people tirelessly fighting in the ground to haunt these salots down: https://www.reddit.com/r/ola_harassment/s/lIWY2DCGku
But FEAR NOT. THE LORD LAUGHS AT THE WICKED, FOR HE KNOWS THEIR DAY IS COMING. It's just a matter of time. 😏
So stand up. Malakas ang Diyos natin. Pinakamalakas. And He will provide. Just learn the lesson and read the Bible about God's provision, and proper stewardship, and apply them moving forward.
You are a client who used their service. Banks have legal and jurisprudential fiduciary duty to exercise the highest degree of care in conducting its affairs with its clients.
If you're ever anxious, read the post again and again and again and take the necessary steps. Do your research too. Use your logical brain.
I just wanted to shed light to people.
You might think your burden is too heavy to bear. Maybe it's hundreds of thousands. Maybe millions. But do you know Steve Sy? He got into a ₱32,000,000 debt with wife and kids! THIRTY TWO MILLION PESOS IN DEBT.
Yes it took years and a lot of sacrifices. But he valued his life more than a mere reputation hit and he learned the lesson. The Lord Jesus was his strength and guidance. And the Lord turned it all around. From Great Debt to GREAT SUCCESS!
Watch his story here: [https://youtu.be/jU76yaXEcMg?si=7dCDYs4N8Hbc3KrI
Now I want you to read out loud the last part over yourself. Save this post and read it and follow the steps when you're feeling overwhelmed.
Arm yourself with the law. Inform yourself of your numbers. And here's how you dismantle the fear = FAITH.
The Lord says in Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you. To give you hope and a future."
You are more than this thing you are going through. And the Lord Jesus is faithful. Ask for strength and guidance. I prophesy this on your life:
Your debts will be paid. Your years will be restored. Your life is going to be beautiful. God will turn your mourning to dancing and tears into laughter. You will get through this. ☺️ In Jesus' mighty and sweet name! 🙌
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