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You have the right to send what's referred to as a ?drop dead letter. '' It's a cease-and-desist motion that will prevent the collector from contacting you again about the debt. Be aware that you still owe the money, and you can be sued for the debt.

The truth is that there are no magic words to stop a debt collector from collecting the debt. In case you are wondering what the 11 word phrase to stop debt collectors is supposed to be its ?Please cease and desist all calls and contact with me immediately.?

Can I dispute the debt over the telephone? You can, but the debt collector will be allowed to continue debt collection activities and will not have to verify the debt. If you want to assert your right to verify the debt, you must send a letter.

?Offering 25%-50% of the total debt as a lump sum payment may be acceptable. The actual percentage may vary depending on the circumstances of the borrower as well as the prevailing practices of that particular collection agency.? One benefit of negotiating settlement terms is likely to reduce stress.

Offer a Lump-Sum Settlement If you can afford it, proposing a lump-sum settlement is generally the best option?and the one most collectors will readily agree to. A collection agency will have more incentive to settle with you if you can pay all at once.

If you are struggling with debt and debt collectors, Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can help. As soon as you use the 11-word phrase ?please cease and desist all calls and contact with me immediately? to stop the harassment, call us for a free consultation about what you can do to resolve your debt problems for good.

Communicating with debt collectors In addition to using the validation information to follow up with the debt collector, you can use these sample letters to communicate with them: I do not owe this debt . I need more information about this debt . I want the debt collector to stop contacting me .