Pursuant to 15 USC 1692g (Sec. 809 of the Federal Debt Collection Practices Act), a debtor is allowed to challenge the validity of a debt that a collection agency states you owe to the creditor they represent. Use this form letter requires that the agency verify that the debt is actually the alleged creditor's and owed by the alleged debtor.
Alabama Letter Requesting a Collection Agency to Validate a Debt that You Allegedly Owe a Creditor
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When writing the letter, request that the collection agency or creditor provide you with:Documentation that you owed the debt at some point, such as a contract you signed.How much you owe and the last outstanding action on the debt, which can be shown by documents such as the last statement or bill.More items...?
I am requesting that you provide verification of this debt. Please send the following information: The name and address of the original creditor, the account number, and the amount owed. Verification that there is a valid basis for claiming I am required to pay the current amount owed.
I am requesting that you provide verification of this debt. Please send the following information: The name and address of the original creditor, the account number, and the amount owed. Verification that there is a valid basis for claiming I am required to pay the current amount owed.
The name of the creditor. The assumption that the debt will be valid unless you dispute it within 30 days. Notification that you can request verification of the debt within 30 days. Notification that you can request the name and address of the original creditor within 30 days2feff
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.
A debt validation letter should include the name of your creditor, how much you supposedly owe, and information on how to dispute the debt. After receiving a debt validation letter, you have 30 days to dispute the debt and request written evidence of it from the debt collector.
At a minimum, proper debt validation should include an account balance along with an explanation of how the amount was derived. But most debt collectors respond with an account statement from the original creditor as debt validation and that's generally considered sufficient.
How to Write a Debt Verification LetterDetermine the exact amounts you owe.Gather documents that verify your debt.Get information on who you owe.Determine how old the debt is.Place a pause on the collection proceedings.
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.
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.
