Debt validation

Discussion in 'Sample Letters' started by pbm, Aug 31, 2001.

  1. pbm

    pbm Administrator

    This is a request for debt validation from a creditor or credit bureau. Send as certified mail, return receipt requested.

    «Your Name»
    «Address1»
    «Address2»
    «City», «State» «Zip»

    «Company»
    «Address1»
    «Address2»
    «City», «State» «Zip»

    «Date»

    RE: Account #_________/Original Creditorâ??s Name

    Dear Sir/Madame:

    Thank you for your recent inquiry. This is not a refusal to pay, but a notice that your claim is being disputed. This is a request for validation made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Please complete and return the attached disclosure request form.

    Be advised that I am not requesting a "verification" that you have my mailing address, I am requesting a "validation;" that is, competent evidence that I have some contractual obligation to pay you.

    You should also be aware that sending unsubstantiated demands for payment through the United States Mail System might constitute mail fraud under federal and state law. You may wish to consult with a competent legal advisor before your next communication with me.

    Your failure to satisfy this request within the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act will be construed as your absolute waiver of any and all claims against me, and your tacit agreement to compensate me for costs and attorney fees.

    Sincerely,

    «Signature»
    «Your Name»


    - - - Include the following on a separate sheet of paper - - -


    CREDITOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
    1. Name and Address of Collector (assignee): _________________________
    2. Name and Address of Debtor: ____________________________________
    3. Account Number(s): ____________________________________________
    4. What are the terms of assignment for this account? You may attach a facsimile of any records relating to such terms.
    5. Have any insurance claims been made by any creditor or assignee regarding this account? YES/NO
    6. Has the purported balanced of this account been used in any tax deduction claim? YES/NO
    7. Please list the particular products or services sold by the collector to the debtor and the dollar amount of each:
    Upon failure or refusal of collector to validate this collection action, collector agrees to waive all claims against the debtor named herein and pay debtor for all costs and attorney fees involved in defending this collection action.

    ________________________________
    Authorized signature for Collector

    __/__/__
    Date

    Please return this completed form and attach all assignment or other transfer agreements that would establish your right to collect this debt. Your claim cannot be considered if any portion of this form is not completed and returned with the required documents. This is a request for validation made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you do not respond as required by this law, your claim will not be considered and you may be liable for damages for continued collection efforts.
     
  2. xxtino

    xxtino Member

    Sorry, but I am kind slow and I was wondering can I use this form to send it to Collection Agency or it should be only used for originals creditor?
     
  3. Ifixcredit

    Ifixcredit Member

    This one works every time!!
     
  4. Kameleon

    Kameleon Well-Known Member

    Also,
    In terms of next steps,
    If they send all the info i asked for how can i move forward in terms of getting ECMC to remove their tradeline if ACT collects money for them? (ACT isn't on my CR, only the first collector ECMC and the OC Citi is on my CR)..
     

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