[mindslight]

Did you pay it? If so, why?

So many anecdotes end with "they sent me a bill", without saying what happened next. Just because someone sends you a bill does not mean you have to pay, especially when that bill seemingly isn't based on a contract or other form of legal liability. Did you tell them to go screw, they took you to court, and they actually managed to substantiate the debt? Or if you were worried and strapped for time and just gave in to the extortion, please let us know that.