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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm trying to help my sister, who has gotten herself into a mess. She owes over $1,000 on her gas bill, which is about to be shut off if she doesn't pay it in full (they won't allow her to make payments).

Do you think the gas company will negotiate with me? For example, I call and offer to pay $700 on the spot, if they consider the bill paid in full?

Otherwise, what will happen is that the gas company will turn off her gas and send the bill to collections, then she will never pay it. So, this way, at least they get a good chunk of money. At least, that's my thinking, but I understand that the gas company probably views it differently.

Do you think I have a shot? And if so, any tips on how to approach them?[/quote]

I don't think they would negotiate with anyone except the responsible party.[/quote]

I have legally taken over her finances, plus she has spoken with all of her debtors and added my name to the account/given them permission to speak with me.[/quote]

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