Debt Validation Letter letter template

Finance

Force a collector to prove the debt under FDCPA.

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[DATE]

[RECIPIENT NAME]
[RECIPIENT ADDRESS]

Re: Debt Validation Request — Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692g

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a formal request under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for validation of the alleged debt described below:

[ALLEGED DEBT]

Facts:
[FACTS]

Requested resolution:
[DESIRED OUTCOME]

Until you provide verification of the debt — including (1) the original contract, (2) a full account history from the original creditor, and (3) proof of your legal authority to collect — you must cease all collection activity, and you may not report this alleged debt to any credit bureau without noting it as disputed.

Sincerely,

[USER FULL NAME]
[USER ADDRESS]

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What you'll need

• Recipient
• Recipient address
• Your name
• Your address
• Alleged debt
• Facts
• Desired outcome

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