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Just got my notice on Friday 08/05/07 from AFNI about a Verizon bill ($477.67) from an address I never lived at at, at a time (1992-1994) when I lived across the country from the address. I tried to explain the situation, and of course they told me they would report it to the credit bureaus when I asked about statute of limitations (it is a contract you have with the phone company) they lied and said there was none. My brother the lawyer then got back in town and told me to cancel the charge until they can prove the bill is mine. Statute of limitations is also either 3 or 4 years, not 13! He said to ask for a copy of a signed contract between myself and Verizon, and copies of invoices, bills or other written proof tying me to the bill. I also reported AFNI to the Federal Trade Commission (The idiots actually offer the link in their frequently asked questions and there is an easy form to fill out) and I think if we all do the same, maybe we can stop them from doing this. It borders on fraud.