Dealing With Debt Collectors - Debt Validation.
The first most important rule of dealing with debt collectors you must remember: never admit and accept a debt unless it was proven to you that it I...
Dealing With Debt Collectors - Debt Validation.
The first most important rule of dealing with debt collectors you must remember: never admit and accept a debt unless it was proven to you that it IS your debt. You have the right to request documentation from the collector substantiating his collection efforts. You must send your validation request no later that 30 day since the collecting agency's first contact.
What debt collectors should provide:
() Proof that the collection company owns the debt/or has been assigned the debt. At a minimum, some account statements from the original creditor.
() Proof that this debt is yours - a copy of the original signed loan agreement or credit card application (or at least account statements from the original creditor).
() Explanation of the amount and all fees and payments starting from the original creditor (this is not in the FCRA or FDCPA - but was established in one of court cases in 2004 ( for more info visit http://www.101CreditRepair.com )
Procedure: 1. Send a letter requesting validation to the collection agency (via certified mail)
2. Dispute the collection with the credit bureaus (certified letter). You must never skip this step.
3. Wait 30 days to hear back from the collection agency. Most likely they either not respond - or not provide everything as needed.
4. If they haven't sent you satisfactory proof, send them a 2nd letter with the copy of the first one and delivery receipt. Tell them that they have not complied with the FDCPA and are now in violation of the Act. Tell them they need to immediately remove the collection listing from your credit report or you are going to file a lawsuit because they are in violation of the FDCPA, section 809 (b).
5. Wait 15-20 days to hear back after this second letter to the collection agency. They will either remove it or not respond.
6. If they do provide all required documentation - there is one more thing you can try: see if they are legally licensed to collect the debt in your state (not all states require license).
If the collection agency did not agree to remove the listing, then you need to continue to the next steps. For more information about this process, including template letters, visit http://www.101CreditRepair.com
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FOr you protection missy. If it weren't for this they would hold you accountable for all sorts of things and you wouldn't even be able to send your mom flowers. Honey wake up.
May 1992, I enrolled in 1-month trial membership at Bally Fitness; never returned after it expired. In July 2009 I received a letter (in my maiden name -- scary) seeking $1,200 in fees. Phony debt; fine print? 1992-1999 Bally never attempted to collect payment. Debt was purchased in Oct 1999 by a company that never sought a dime from me until they sent me that letter in July. I called them, cited that the statute expired; they agreed, and said "OK" when I (legally) refused to pay.
Some companies purchase old debts for pennies on the dollar and then demand payment on debts that have gone past the 7-year statue of limitations, cannot affect your credit report! These people are breaking the law, engaging in unethical practices hoping you will pay. Some debts are decades old and the long cold dead! Any amount of payment will start up the statute of limitations again and make you responsible for the entire amount. Get educated, protect yourself from these bloodsuckers.
Just one little correction: you said the collection agency has five days to send you a letter from when they get the account. The correct statement is the collection agency has five days to send you the letter once they get in contact with the consumer..
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Just one little correction: you said the collection agency has five days to send you a letter from when they get the account. The correct statement is the collection agency has five days to send you the letter once they get in contact with the consumer..