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Dear Debt collector name, I am responding to your contact about collecting a debt. You contacted me by phone/mail, on date and identified the debt as any information they gave you about the debt. I do not have any responsibility for the debt you're trying to collect.
"If you're happy with their offer, and you should be because it's less than what you actually owe them, then you should at least consider it," he says. The alternative, according to Ulzheimer, is the creditor either outsourcing the debt to a collector or even suing you.
Debt settlement is a form of debt relief where a creditor offers to reduce the principal amount you owe on your debt, according to Kevin Gallegos, senior vice president of new client enrollment and Phoenix operations with Freedom Financial, a debt settlement company.
Two Options for Taking the Settlement OfferRead the settlement offer carefully or have an attorney review the offer to be sure it's legally binding that the creditor or collector can't come after you for the remaining balance at some point in the future. Or, you can even try to negotiate a lower settlement.
Explain your current situation and how much you can pay. Also, provide them with a clear description of what you expect in return, such as removal of missed payments or the account shown as paid in full on your report. Ask for a written confirmation after settling on an agreement.
When you're negotiating with a creditor, try to settle your debt for 50% or less, which is a realistic goal based on creditors' history with debt settlement. If you owe $3,000, shoot for a settlement of up to $1,500.
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