The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from making false statements about the character, amount, or legal status of your debt. What if the debt collector never sent me written notice of the debt? You can still assert your dispute and verification rights. The 30 day time limit will not apply.
Yes. It is rather common for collection agencies to report a debtor to credit bureaus without notifying the debtor. When a debt becomes overdue, the creditor has several options. One of those options is to simply sell the account to a collections agency.
If a bill that's reported to debt collection never came to you first, you can file a dispute with the credit bureaus. In your dispute letter, say that you were never notified of the debt.
Yes. It is rather common for collection agencies to report a debtor to credit bureaus without notifying the debtor. When a debt becomes overdue, the creditor has several options. One of those options is to simply sell the account to a collections agency.
Yes, your debt can be sent to collections without notice.
Generally, creditors do not have to notify a debtor before turning over a delinquent account for collections. Many people mistakenly believe that a creditor is required to notify them before their account is sent to collections.