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posted on Jul 15, 2007 (modified on Oct 6, 2007)

I am so hungry! Please donate a little money so I can eat.

I don't answer scammer emails so don't even waste your time. Please donate through www.paypal.com only. My PayPal ID is arthurlsmith@bellsouth.net.

Thanks,

Arthur

 

 

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37. Didi posted on Mar 1, 2008

another concern . i have been reading the posting on this, you can not travel anywhere to get food because of an injury that is sustained, which would indicate that you have internet service and a computer, i dont understand if you are starving how can you afford this?.. I have had to prioritize and the only reason i have internet is because I have to have it for  my 2nd job, as i work from home.. help me help you cause I dont understand???

I have seen starving, children as well as adults that do not have a home, nor a penny to feed their families... this just does not look like starving to me, but.. if I did live close to you, I would cook for you and bring you food so you would not go without.. again I am not criticizing here, I feel bad for your situation.. and I do wish I could help, I guess I have been scammed way too many times to believe that someone who has access to the internet or have a computer could be starving... so sorry.. i wish you luck though 

 

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36. Didi posted on Mar 1, 2008

i am concerned a bit on this posting.  if you can't eat, how can you get to a computer, also to have a paypal account, you have to have a bank account and a credit/debit card. I am not criticizing here, but I work 2 jobs, and I am a single mother of 4 kids. I do not make enough money to live with my 4 kids, and my 2 sons live with my parents, and my 2 daughters live with me, but if I could not afford to eat, I surely would not be able to afford a checking account and/or paypal, or internet.. Sorry for the confusion, I just do not get it.  There are a lot of places, including soup kitchens where you can get a warm meal.

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35. lizyjones posted on Oct 6, 2007

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Lady Riddel
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34. Lady Riddel posted on Sep 6, 2007

Don't pay any money to those websites that claim you can make money by working at home. Most of them are scams.

arthurlsmith
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33. arthurlsmith posted on Sep 6, 2007

I can't take it anymore. The little b.i.t.c.h. (very young) on the other end of the phone said (and she was being mean) she could help me find a homeless shelter. She said I didn't pay my debts therefore I didn't deserve a break. She actually said that. I've had enough. I can't go any lower. I feel lower than whale s.h.i.t. as it is. When I first got disability I thought at last I can survive without doing hard labor that was causing me tremendous pain. This has been more painful than working ever was. I am physically unable to work in construction now. I can't get a job that pays more than disability. I have no options. I didn't know the VA could be so cruel. They could at least leave me half of it. Then I would have a chance to survive. You have been the only person that has helped me. Please tell Phil Kraft he is an angel. I know there is only so much they can do. He has paid so much I can not pay them back. I desperately need peace. I don't sleep. My depression is getting worse and worse. I am so tired. Arthur

Elaine of TSA
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32. Elaine of TSA posted on Sep 6, 2007

Arthur, You have not tried everything. There is more. Think about the message you are sending. It may look bad, but you have every right to be here and must try harder. You have purpose for more than just yourself. See link below for legal resource to help secure a reevaluation and increase in VA benefits and access to SSD. You are not a quitter!
http://www.wcsr.com/default.as p?id=113&objId=194

arthurlsmith
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31. arthurlsmith posted on Sep 1, 2007

Hmmmm, Don't know how that happened.

Elaine of TSA
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Elaine of TSA
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29. Elaine of TSA posted on Sep 1, 2007

Arthur, Careful or you could turn a girls head. What is up?

arthurlsmith
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28. arthurlsmith posted on Sep 1, 2007

Wow! Thanks again Elaine. You are great. Arthur

arthurlsmith
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27. arthurlsmith posted on Aug 29, 2007

Wow! Thanks again Elaine. You are great. Arthur

arthurlsmith
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26. arthurlsmith posted on Aug 28, 2007

Wow! Thanks again Elaine. You are great. Arthur

arthurlsmith
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25. arthurlsmith posted on Aug 25, 2007

Wow! Thanks again Elaine. You are great. Arthur

arthurlsmith
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24. arthurlsmith posted on Aug 20, 2007

floanservco, If you sent me a message I did not get it. My email said you sent a private message.

ekikaseven
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23. ekikaseven posted on Aug 19, 2007... modified on Aug 19, 2007

Hi, I do not not for sure WHY the rules does not apply to the VA, however, I speculate it is because they are the Federal Government. Just like one cannot bankrupt against student loans that are by the federal government, or the VA housing loan or the IRS. When it come to the FED's they are under a whole different set of rules. These laws are normally not in favor of the average person. It's ashame it is this way. Have a good and blessed night, ekikaseven

W H O ~ K N E W
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22. W H O ~ K N E W posted on Aug 19, 2007

I did speak with elaine and she did inform em that apparently the rules do NOT apply to VA - I have to wonder why. I really wish I were more helpful. I will keep checking and see what I can find.

arthurlsmith
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21. arthurlsmith posted on Aug 19, 2007... modified on Aug 19, 2007

W H O ~ K N E W See Elaine's post above. Elaine of TSA posted on Jul 18, 2007... modified on Jul 18, 2007 They can and will take it all and leave you with nothing.

arthurlsmith
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20. arthurlsmith posted on Aug 19, 2007

Wow! Thanks again Elaine. You are great. Arthur

Texas T
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19. Texas T posted on Aug 19, 2007

Arthur, I am a retired Navy Chief and have had a hard time finding work lately, I pay around $1,245 in child support, dental and SVP for my two children. Now after being out of work I cannot pay my rent and I am being evicted from my apartment. Do you know of any assistance? Thank you

W H O ~ K N E W
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18. W H O ~ K N E W posted on Aug 18, 2007

First of all they CANNOT take your SSD - NOR can they THREATEN To take it either! What they are doing is ILLEGAL. I don;t care if they are from the VA or Timbuktu - you have rights. The next time they try that crap take their name, number and any other info you can get and call the state atty general and blow them in. You are protected BY LAW not only as a VET, but also as a citizen, and you are covered by the Social Security Act, the Fair debt collection practice act (FDCPA) and Mental Health laws. I am including some links for organizations that may help advocate for you.
SS act - re: garnishment of checks
florida division of consumer services
florida atty general
FDCPA - section 807 - ck out # 4 & 5
advocacy organizations

Elaine of TSA
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17. Elaine of TSA posted on Aug 18, 2007

Arthur, go to this page and call for a food pantry near you.
http://www.dailybread.org/inde x.cfm/category/3/lang/en.html

arthurlsmith
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16. arthurlsmith posted on Aug 9, 2007

Elaine, I also wrote my senator. I'll let you know what happens. Arthur

arthurlsmith
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15. arthurlsmith posted on Aug 9, 2007

Wow! Thanks again Elaine. You are great. Arthur

Elaine of TSA
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14. Elaine of TSA posted on Aug 9, 2007

Hi Arthur, It is me again. Found this page and thought you might want to check into submitting a compromise offer. See Link: Blessings, Elaine
http://www.va.gov/debtman/owe. htm

Elaine of TSA
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13. Elaine of TSA posted on Jul 18, 2007... modified on Jul 18, 2007

Dear Art: I have just spoken with a pro bono legal services representative assisting veterans in opening disability claims. And much to my surprise and disappointment, he has enlightened me that the law does allow for total seizure of income to pay outstanding debt to the VA. It truly saddens me to witness this practice of debt collection at all costs, which creates even more hardships for our veterans. The only way to make an impact to change these barbarian means of enforced payment is to make the public aware of this and to contact the US Senate's Veterans Service Committee about these SOP's which put so many veterans at risk of becoming homeless. So please pass this on. I for one, will be writing them regarding this disgraceful means of debt collection.
http://veterans.senate.gov/pub lic/index.cfm?pageid=1

Elaine of TSA
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12. Elaine of TSA posted on Jul 15, 2007... modified on Jul 15, 2007

It is ONLY her job to collect using LEGAL AND ETHICAL practices. GOD FORBID she have any COMPASSION for a DISABLED VETERAN! She probably gets paid on commission and you may only be a number to her but to many others you are a veteran who has served this country and deserves some RESPECT!

arthurlsmith
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11. arthurlsmith posted on Jul 15, 2007

It's her job to collect. And she tries to collect as much as possible. She didn't come out and say she didn't care if I went homeless but when I told her I would be homeless she said the IRS would take my check and give it to the VA regardless of my situation. She pressed pretty hard to get me to give the VA all I had though. The IRS already took a $1200 tax return and gave it to the VA in Biloxi, MS. I had no warning of that. Part of this is my fault also. I freeze up from anxiety attacks and I stick my head in the sand hoping it will all go away. I know thats not rational but as I said I have mental problems. I don't want to get anyone in trouble I just want to get the government paid off so I can try to live on $910 a month without worrying someone is going to take it.

Elaine of TSA
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10. Elaine of TSA posted on Jul 15, 2007

Art: Who is doing the collection for the VA which demanded whatever you had in bank? Send me her name, the company she works for and the company address and phone number if you have it. Also please post your situation and subsequent events of debt collection ensued by the VA to your elected officials on the links sent earlier. You can't be the only vet dealing with this and you need to be heard!

Elaine of TSA
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9. Elaine of TSA posted on Jul 15, 2007... modified on Jul 15, 2007

Check your private messages

arthurlsmith
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8. arthurlsmith posted on Jul 15, 2007... modified on Jul 15, 2007

They said they had nothing to do with payment of copays. I have to deal with the VA payment collection people myself. My social worker also said there was nothing she could do either. She wouldn't even help me fill out a waiver request. The VA collection person pretty much demanded I pay everything I had in the bank and didn't care if I kept enough to eat on or pay my rent. She also said the VA would get their money whether I went homeless or not. It wasn't a threat it was a statement. I'm not a crying man but I left the office crying that day. I don't look forward to living in the bushes. I have physical and mental problems. The anxiety attacks are getting worse the closer I get to losing my disability check. I already pay West Palm Beach $50 a month but last month I didn't have the $50 left over after paying my rent and my phone bill and keeping enough to eat on. I got tired of not eating. Last month I said screw 'em I'm going to eat this month. I know the phone is not a necessity but there is not a phone near where I live except a pay phone about 4 blocks away. I use my phone to make appointments at the VA and to talk to my doctors. I live in an extremely high crime area and I am afraid to use the pay phone. I get very confused. I don't know what to do. I attempted suicide 2 months ago but someone found me before I suceeded. I need help. Money help mostly to get out of debt to the government.

Elaine of TSA
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7. Elaine of TSA posted on Jul 15, 2007

Art: What VSO told you there wasn't anyting they could do? Was that someone in the Veterans Administration or an outside VSO like VFW, AMVETS? I find it impossible to believe they would not work out a payment arrangement and try to take your entire check. That is Outrageous. Post this plea for help to your nearest representative on the armed services committee. See links:
http://armed-services.senate.g ov/members.htm
http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Ele cted.shtml

Elaine of TSA
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6. Elaine of TSA posted on Jul 15, 2007

You can also try the following link but I am unsure if the VA system is out of their jurisdiction. Check them out:
http://www.patientadvocate.org

Elaine of TSA
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5. Elaine of TSA posted on Jul 15, 2007

I do not know the exact criteria for access to the following link, but recall seing a statement "if you have over 5,000.00 in medical debt", so I do not know for sure if they could help but it wouldn't hurt to ask. See following link found on Soulight's pages. Also if you want to private message me what your illness/disability is, perhaps there are funds specific to the disorder which may be accessible. Blessings, Elain e
http://good-steward.org/Minist ry/Help_Medical.htm

arthurlsmith
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3. arthurlsmith posted on Jul 15, 2007

I went to the VSO and the girl there said there was nothing she could do. I had to work it out with the VA myself. I will go tomorrow and try again. I asked for a waiver but the debt has to be less that 120 days old. They will not waiver anything older. I have about $2500 over 120 days old(some 4 years old) between 3 VA hospitals. I also owe the IRS about $1400. They will take my disability check soon also. I just don't know exactly when yet. The stress is killing me. Thanks, Art

Elaine of TSA
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2. Elaine of TSA posted on Jul 15, 2007

Please check out Aidmate Soulight, Lady Christie and Who~Knew and Ekikaseven for resources, tips and ideas and prayer. They have compiled comprehensive lists of resources to address all kinds of need. The Modest needs link was just one of the many resources to be found on the pages compiled by these ladies. I leave you in the best of hands. See links below:
Soulight
Lady Christie
Who~Knew
Ekikaseven

Elaine of TSA
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1. Elaine of TSA posted on Jul 15, 2007

Contact a VSO in your area and have them act on your behalf to either contest charges or work out a feasible payment plan. You may also apply to Modest needs for a grant to pay the outstanding co-pay due the VA. See links below: Blessings, Elaine
VSO - National No's
http://www.modestneeds.org

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