A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of a debt. This includes using a document designed to falsely imply that it issued from a state or federal source or creates a false impression as to its source, authorization or approval.
Alabama Notice to Debt Collector - Falsely Representing a Document's Authority
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Use this form to notify a debt collector they violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Receiving notice from a consumer makes it more likely a debt collector will comply with the FDCPA. If they don't comply after receiving notice, your notice letter may help prove that their actions were intentional.
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Debt collectors are legally required to send you a debt validation letter, which outlines what the debt is, how much you owe and other information. If you're still uncertain about the debt you're being asked to pay, you can send the debt collector a debt verification letter requesting more information.
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.
The creditor has to prove who the borrower is These include: Where there is a dispute as to the identity of the borrower or hirer or as to the amount of the debt, it is for the firm (and not the customer) to establish, as the case may be, that the customer is the correct person in relation to the debt.
7 Most Common FDCPA ViolationsContinued attempts to collect debt not owed.Illegal or unethical communication tactics.Disclosure verification of debt.Taking or threatening illegal action.False statements or false representation.Improper contact or sharing of info.Excessive phone calls.
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.
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.
Your credit card debt, auto loans, medical bills, student loans, mortgage, and other household debts are covered under the FDCPA.
A copy of the original written agreement between the parties, such as the loan note or credit card agreement, preferably signed by you. If the account has been sold to another creditor, then that creditor must prove that it has the right to sue to collect the debt.
Among the insider tips, Ulzheimer shared with the audience was this: if you are being pursued by debt collectors, you can stop them from calling you ever again by telling them '11-word phrase'. This simple idea was later advertised as an '11-word phrase to stop debt collectors'.
Debt collection agencies don't have any special legal powers. They can't do anything different to the original creditor. Collection agencies will use letters and phone calls to contact you. They may contact by other means too, such as text or email.
