Debt Validation Letter
What is The Purpose Of Debt Validation Letter
Purpose:
A Debt Validation Letter is your first line of defense when a collection agency contacts you about a debt. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. §1692g), you have the right to demand proof that the debt is valid, that the collector is authorized to collect it, and that the amount is accurate. When to Use:
Debt collectors are legally required to stop all collection activity — including phone calls, letters, and credit reporting — until they provide written validation of the debt. This prevents fraudulent or mistaken collections. What to Request in Validation:
A proper validation should include:
Send your validation request within 30 days of receiving the initial notice from the collector. Always send it by certified mail with return receipt, and keep copies of everything.
A Debt Validation Letter is your first line of defense when a collection agency contacts you about a debt. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. §1692g), you have the right to demand proof that the debt is valid, that the collector is authorized to collect it, and that the amount is accurate. When to Use:
- You receive a letter, email, or call from a debt collector about an unfamiliar or questionable debt.
- You want to confirm the legitimacy of the collection agency.
- You need to pause collection efforts while they verify the information.
Debt collectors are legally required to stop all collection activity — including phone calls, letters, and credit reporting — until they provide written validation of the debt. This prevents fraudulent or mistaken collections. What to Request in Validation:
A proper validation should include:
- The name of the original creditor.
- The amount owed and itemized breakdown (principal, interest, fees).
- Proof that the agency has legal authority to collect the debt.
- The date the debt was incurred.
- Copies of any signed contracts or statements from the original account.
Send your validation request within 30 days of receiving the initial notice from the collector. Always send it by certified mail with return receipt, and keep copies of everything.
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