<prompt> Human: Had some medical bills totaling around 900. Got a call from a collections agency. They said that the debt had not been sold and was still with the original creditor which, I now know was a lie and it would not be reported if I pay at least 50mo.So, Ive been paying the 50mo for about 4 months, and just found they reported the debts anyhow. It was particularly alarming because its 6 accounts each between 100-150 dollars. Is there any recourse?  <response>: GET ALL AGREEMENTS WITH COLLECTION AGENCIES IN WRITING! Im not yelling at you. I just wanted to emphasize that for anyone else looking at this thread. In fact, this advice doesnt only extend to collection agencies. If money is involved in any way, whatsoever, with any entity, get it in writing. Without that its your word against theirs, I guarantee they will either win or make it such a waste of your time and effort that it will feel like they won no matter what. 