I have a couple of collection accounts on my credit reports. What is the best way to contact them to settle the account? Is it best to send a letter, or call them first to offer to settle? Thanks
Is it best to send a letter, or call them first to offer to settle? breana902 ===================== Neither: Click on the link by the green words below. THE END ** *** ** LB 59 """""""""```~~~```'"""""""""
Re: Re: Best way to contact creditor Thank you. So, send them the Original Creditor Validation letter first? Do I send this letter to the collection agency or the creditor who sent the account to collection? Example - I have a verizon or other phone but it was sent to collection. Do I send to verizon or the collection agency? Thanks!
Re: Re: Re: Best way to contact creditor Oh, wait - is it the debt validation letter?? That one looks like the validation letter. I think I am starting to get confused here!
Re: Re: Re: Re: Best way to contact creditor [Oh, wait - is it the debt validation letter?? That one looks like the validation letter. I think I am starting to get confused here! This one just like it's shown below <<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here is the VAl Letter you want to send. Don't make any changes on it and don't hand sign it. Your Name Address City State Zip Company Address City State Zip Date RE: Account #_________/Original Creditors 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, Your Name don't sign - - - Include the following on a separate sheet of paper - - - CREDITOR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Name and Address of Collector (assignee): _________________________ Name and Address of Debtor: ____________________________________ Account Number(s): ____________________________________________ What are the terms of assignment for this account? You may attach a facsimile of any records relating to such terms. Have any insurance claims been made by any creditor or assignee regarding this account? YES/NO Has the purported balanced of this account been used in any tax deduction claim? YES/NO 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. THE END ** *** ** LB 59 """""""""```~~~```'"""""""""
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Best way to contact creditor Thank you! I am getting ready to type some up tonight.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Best way to contact creditor I thought I understood, but when I went to get the letters ready I realized I don't. The first line of the letter states "thank you for your recent inquiry". What if no one wrote to me? Do I still send this letter out? What about credit accounts that were listed as being included in bankruptcy? One more - do I even write to the collection agencies or just go straight to the original creditor?? I feel like the more I read, the more confusted I am becoming!
Re: Re: Re: Re: Best way to contact creditor Do I send to verizon or the collection agency? breana902 =============== Validation letter is for a CA. THE END ** *** ** LB 59 """""""""```~~~```'"""""""""Validation must reads Per Humblemarc http://consumers.creditnet.com/straighttalk/board/showthread.php?s=&postid=343640#post343640
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Best way to contact creditor Thank you LB - I think I am finally starting to understand this.