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KnownIceEater t1_je1qilv wrote

Reply to comment by Bcwar in UPMC billed me for a stranger's appointment - has this happened to anyone else? by [deleted]

They gave me the person's first name, tho I agree their privacy wasn't really violated. I was just surprised to hear it, and that the billing people have access to that level of detail about an appointment. As for the mail... I didn't forward my mail when I moved! And the customer service rep said my old address was the only one in their system.

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OOOOeeeAAAA t1_je26y6p wrote

> I didn't forward my mail when I moved

Please do this, jesus christ I HATE PEOPLE THAT DONT I DONT WANT TO GET YOUR MAIL FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!

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ryumast3r t1_je2h4zd wrote

I am so sick of writing "Not at this address" on letters from the previous 10 people who lived at my address.

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angrygnomes58 t1_je4j724 wrote

I’ve owned my home for almost 16 years and I still get mail from 3 owners ago. Not just spam mail either, medical bills, life insurance letters, one time a credit card.

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Jupichan t1_je5jz04 wrote

I got mail for a person who doesn't live in my house recently.

What really confuses me is that I have a brand new address. I'm literally the first person to live at my specific address. 🤷‍♀️

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Bcwar t1_je1rra9 wrote

Strange but still not entirely difficult for a bill collector to track someone down, it's their job after all.

I'd put it this way ... if I were you I'd be glad they "found" you. Otherwise you get listed as delinquent then you'd have the pleasure of not only proving this was your bill but having to deal with far worse creditors for delinquency and a mark on your credit, which you probably don't find out about until you're trying to take out a significant loan.

I'm sure if you work with the billing department they will remove you from this bill and you will be none the worse to wear

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KnownIceEater t1_je1ttkp wrote

Had not thought of it this way. Thanks.

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Bcwar t1_je1u46h wrote

I'm glad I could help you freak out less about 8)

Sometimes it's best to look outside these things. Big huge bills that you can't afford can be be scary

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SendAstronomy t1_je4s5da wrote

Not forwarding mail is asking for identity theft. You kinda deserve it for trying to dodge bills and making it the headache of the next resident to sort out.

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