wrong guy – Things With Six Strings

Today, I got this letter from the Santa Clara Department Of Tax And Collections. It’s a nice letter, but I think they sent it to the wrong guy. Even if he has my name.

I thought that it might be a good idea for me to give them a call and let them know that I am not who they want me to be.

So I did.

Unfortunately, they are not taking calls right now, but you can leave them a message.

So I did.

During their message to me telling me to leave a message for them, they suggested that I go to their web site with any inquiries.

So I did.

On their web site, they suggest sending them an email with any further inquiries.

So I did…

Greetings!

My name is William Kammerer. I just received a tax lien notification # 2########6, apparently on an unsecured piece of property somewhere in Santa Clara County.

It was originally addressed to a William Kammerer at

William Kammerer Co Inc

1229 XXXXXX. Ste 210

XXXXXXX, CA 9XXXX

The year and assessment number are 91-XXXXXX-1 and the amount is $536.67

I’m guessing that’s the year 1991. Is this something you just noticed?

I’m writing to let you know that I am not the William Kammerer you are looking for. I have never lived, worked, or owned property in Santa Clara County, although I have driven through there a couple of times. I think I may have stopped at a fast food place there once, but I couldn’t swear to it.

It appears that the document was originally sent in July 2019, but was forwarded to my address last week (4/27/2020).

I would like to say, though, that it might be fun to know how you came up with me as the recipient of this notice. And my wife wants to know a couple of things: “Is it a nice property?” And “If we pay the $536.67 can we have it?”

My cell number is ###.###.####. Our home number is XXX.XXX.XXXX. I would give you my wife’s cell number, but I really don’t need another piece of property.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Regards,

The Wrong William Kammerer