8.13.19 Movie theater subscription services; Zombie debt on the rise; Beware the dent repair scam

Published: Aug. 13, 2019, 9 p.m.

b"Movie Pass and Sinemia are both effectively out of business. But in the process they taught the film theater industry that if you offer a deal, many will take advantage of it. The movie industry has faced stagnation and steady decline with fewer people going to movie theaters. AMC was the first to offer a subscription through Stubs A-List \\u2013 around $20 month for 3 movies a week.\\xa0 Regal\\u2019s program is $18 - $24 per month \\u2013 offers unlimited movies! Only subscribe if you\\u2019ll really use the subscription.\\nZombie debt reaches into the past to cause havoc in the present and future.\\xa0 Rogue collectors buy very old debt for a fraction of a penny on the dollar.\\xa0 Old debts can\\u2019t be sued against. But crooks in the industry are contacting people and conning them with trick offers. They suggest you pay $1 or another nominal sum to settle an old debt. BUT in many states, as soon as you do that, the debt is treated as new \\u2013 and you can be sued against it again. You no longer have a statute of limitations protections. Never agree to any partial payment against an old debt.\\nNicole from Team Clark has a relative who got a pitch in a retail parking lot. Her sister-in-law was approached in a Kroger parking lot. The person noticed dents in her car and offered to fix them for $160 \\u2013 far less than a body shop would charge. He said he had the equipment in his car, was off early \\u2013 let her know he was a family man. Nicole's sister-in-law noticed his car was beat up, and politely declined. This scheme has been around at least 10 years. NEVER fall for a parking lot pitch to fix a car. Just say no.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"