Even if the debtor failed to
demand verification of the debt within the thirty day timeframe, the debtor can still verbally dispute the debt claimed against him or her.
When you dispute an item, the credit bureau investigates with the creditor and requires the creditor to provide some sort
of verification of the debt.
If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty - day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector must cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector
obtains verification of the debt.
Before paying or providing additional information, Levin recommends sending a letter by certified mail (the request must be made in writing)
requesting verification of the debt.
According to the Code of Ethics of ACA International, the Association of Credit and Collections Professionals, all debt collection services must accept written requests
for verification of the debt.
Once you
request verification of the debt, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) prevents the credit card company from continuing to try and collect from you until you receive the verification.
the debt collector will send verification of the debt
They must tell you the name of the creditor (company or person you owe), the amount you owe and how you can dispute the debt or
seek verification of the debt.
The collection agency then must cease any further collection activity until if and when it sends you
written verification of the debt, such as a copy of an unpaid bill or court judgment.
Only no - credit - check loans require
no verification of your debt payment history.
They will send out
a verification of debt letter to every derogatory item on a clients credit report, hoping that that credit reporting company will not have the documentation required to verify that reported information.
That's the the big thing that the credit repair people don't want to know is that section in the fair credit reporting act that allows for
this verification of debt letter and the rights that are attached to it.
If there is a collection you don't recognize than you can try the «
verification of debt» letter you can click here for my view on Validation of Debt letter.
because I have disputed this debt in writing within 30 days of receipt of your dunning notice, you must obtain
verification of the debt or a copy of the judgment against me and mail these items to me at your expense;