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Here are a few suggestions that might work in your favor: Write a letter disputing the debt. You have 30 days after receiving a collection notice to dispute a debt in writing. Dispute the debt on your credit reports. Lodge a complaint. Respond to a lawsuit. Hire an attorney.
If you don't believe you owe the debt, you can dispute it with the debt collector and the credit reporting company. If you dispute the debt in writing within 30 days of receiving information about the debt from the collector, then the debt collector must send you verification of the debt.
You have two tools you can use to dispute a debt: first, a debt validation letter the debt collector is required to send you, outlining the debt and your rights around disputing it; then, a debt verification letter. You can submit a written request to get more information and temporarily halt collection efforts.
Specifically, the rule states that a debt collector cannot: Make more than seven calls within a seven-day period to a consumer regarding a specific debt. Call a consumer within seven days after having a telephone conversation about that debt.
``TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This letter serves to inform you that I dispute the validity of this debt. I expect, as a result of my informing you of this dispute, that I will be mailed a copy of verification of this debt. I also request that you provide the name and address of the original creditor.
The phrase in question is: “Please cease and desist all calls and contact with me, immediately.” These 11 words, when used correctly, can provide significant protection against aggressive debt collection practices.
You should dispute a debt if you believe you don't owe it or the information and amount is incorrect. While you can submit your dispute at any time, sending it in writing within 30 days of receiving a validation notice, which can be your initial communication with the debt collector.
How to Request Debt Verification. To request verification, send a letter to the collection agency stating that you dispute the validity of the debt and that you want documentation verifying the debt. Also, request the name and address of the original creditor.
Yes it does actually work. Collectors rarely actually validate the debt because most of the debts in fact are not valid. Some just back off because receiving a well worded debt validation letter means you have consulted the FDCPA (or at least a good debt/credit forum) and know what you're doing.