are they allowed to garnish my pay for credit card debt?

are they allowed to garnish my pay for credit card debt?

I received a call and a letter from a law firm threatening to garnish my salary to satisfy my credit card debt. I was told that they shouldn’t be permitted to do this. I have not heard from any debt collector, or received any letters. I have tried to satisfy all of my past credit mistakes. I’m not even sure if this is even one that was already resolved & settled. What are my rights? what do I need to ask for? I do not feel I should be responsible for interests, and fees since I have not been contacted up until last week. How much can I get the amount they are looking for cut down to something

Asked on June 3, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, New York

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