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How to Request a Debt Validation When Dealing With Collectors » Aug 18, 2014 ...If the debt is not yours, saying that it is can lock you into a battle that makes it nearly impossible to expunge the debt from your credit report. This post originally appeared on Ready For Zero. So, before you do anything else, you'll need to gather some more information. This includes verifying that the debt... Twocents.lifehacker.com

A New Debt Collection Law: What It Means for You | Credit.com » Nov 15, 2013 ...Providing consumers this type of documentation is typically something debt collectors and debt buyers are already accustomed to in order to meet their obligations when responding to debt validation requests under existing federal laws (the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). But there is more. Consumers... Blog.credit.com

Debt Validation - Your Rights Under the FDCPA » Aug 20, 2017 ...If you hear nothing from the collection agency, then you should send them a copy of the receipt, the letter requesting validation, and another letter stating that in accordance the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you will not pay the debt. The credit agency is required under FDCPA guidelines to stop... Aaacreditguide.com

What information does a debt collector have to give me about the ... » Jan 30, 2017 ...Explore related resources. We'll forward your issue to the company, give you a tracking number, and keep you updated on the status of your complaint. Submit a debt collection complaint... Consumerfinance.gov

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act | Federal Trade Commission » As a public service, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prepared the following complete text of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ...( E) any nonprofit organization which, at the request of consumers, performs bona fide consumer credit counseling and assists consumers in the liquidation of their debts by... Ftc.gov

Debt Collection | Consumer Information » What types of debts are covered? The Act covers personal, family, and household debts, including money you owe on a personal credit card account, an auto loan, a medical bill, and your mortgage. The FDCPA doesn't cover debts you incurred to run a business. Consumer.ftc.gov

Answers to 8 Common Questions About Debt Validation » Sep 30, 2016 ...Debt validation is your federal right granted under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. To request debt validation, send a written request to the debt collector ...If you are sure the collector received the dispute and that you sent the dispute on time, you can submit a credit report dispute to the credit bureau. Thebalance.com

Debt Collectors | State of California - Department of Justice - Office ... » The law protects you from abusive, unfair, or deceptive debt collection practices. Here is information about some common debt collection issues: ...Remember that if you ask a debt collector to stop contacting you entirely, it may still sue you and may still report your debt to credit reporting companies, which will likely hurt your... Oag.ca.gov

Massachusetts law about debt collection | Mass.gov » Nov 10, 2017 ..."There is no statute of limitations on billing for bad debts, but there are statutes of limitations for filing lawsuits and for reporting the debts to the credit reporting agencies. Although these do vary depending upon the type of debt, in general there is a six year statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit to collect... Mass.gov

Fair Debt Collection » ...a credit card application, account statement, promissory note, ledger, account card, or similar record in the creditor's possession, which reflects the date and amount of payments, credits and charges related to the debt. Failure to do so is an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Attorney General's Debt Collection... Mass.gov