I didn't pay that bill because...

Excuses 41-60

41) You can't get blood from a turnip. MY RESPONSE: I didn't make the loan to a vegetable!

42) I thought my mother-in-law's, aunts, fathers, son already paid that bill?

43) As one of our Russian clients said: "You only have to meet the requirements of a contract if it is convenient for you!"

44) I filed bankruptcy and it hasn't been discharged yet so I'll just call my lawyer and have him add you to the list.

45) My bankruptcy file # is... No, you weren't on the claim but my lawyer will add you.

46) I'm an unemployed debt collector who has worked for everyone from the IRS, NYS Taxation to City Marshals, lawyers, and collection agencies -- gotta job buddy?

47) I don't remember creating that bill! Therefore, I shouldn't have to pay for it.

48) Your check went in the phone company envelope by mistake. You must have their check. Please sort it out with them.

49) Since you have already reported it to the credit bureau, I may as well wait till it drops off.

50) I have AIDS and I am dying.

51) According to the FDCPA you can't call me at work... But sir this is a commercial debt of your business not covered by the FDCPA.. Well call me at home then, I can't talk about this in front of my employees.

52) If I pay you, then I won't have any money to pay my current bills.

53) My mother had a brain aneurysm. I am her sole provider and I am unable to work. True excuse!

54) The chopper crashed and I lost my wallet.

55) My girlfriends are real expensive, and you'd never dress like them no matter how much money I sent you.

56) I don't give a ____ about you. What can you do? Put me in jail for not paying?

57) You can't get blood from a stone!!

58) You can't get blood from a turnip!

59) Went to have my palm read and the lady said I had a very short life line, so I figured I'm going to die very soon, so why bother...

60) Well, what about the $500.00 you owe ABC Company? "What $500.00!? I only owe them $200.00"!

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