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The only thing you should ever say to debt collectors is ``what is your address''. Get it and then hang up. Write them a letter saying that any form of contact other than mail is inconvenient for you. Also state that you have no knowledge of the debt, and ask them to verify it with the original creditor.

If you ask a debt collector to stop all contact – regardless of the communications channel – the collector must stop. Keep in mind, though, that you could still owe the debt. If you don't want a debt collector to contact you again, write a letter to the debt collector saying so.

A debt collector may not engage in any conduct the natural consequence of which is to harass, oppress, or abuse any person in connection with the collection of a debt.

Debt collectors cannot harass or abuse you. They cannot swear, threaten to illegally harm you or your property, threaten you with illegal actions, or falsely threaten you with actions they do not intend to take. They also cannot make repeated calls over a short period to annoy or harass you.

The FDCPA also provides, for example, that debt collectors may not harass or annoy debtors, may not threaten debtors with arrest, and may not threaten legal action unless litigation actually is being contemplated. 15 U.S.C. §1692d.

Debt collectors don't want you to know that you can make them stop calling, they can't do most of what they tell you, payment deadlines are phony, threats are inflated, and they can't find out how much you have in the bank. Furthermore, if you're out of state, they may have no legal recourse to collect.

You can outsmart debt collectors by following these tips: Keep a record of all communication with debt collectors. Send a Debt Validation Letter and force them to verify your debt. Write a cease and desist letter. Explain the debt is not legitimate. Review your credit reports. Explain that you cannot afford to pay.

Don't give a collector any personal financial information. Don't make a "good faith" payment, promise to pay, or admit the debt is valid. You don't want to make it easier for the collector to get access to your money, or do anything that might revive the statute of limitations.

First and foremost, they must investigate the disputed debt. This investigation involves reviewing account records and documents to verify the accuracy of the debt. If the debt was sold or assigned to a third-party collector, the creditor must contact the original creditor to obtain verification.