Every year, millions of Americans are contacted by debt collectors over old debts — and the debt collection process tends to be similar whether it's a lingering medical bill, delinquent credit ...

When a debt collector comes calling, you have options for disputing the debt. Here’s what you can do to legally deal with debt collection companies.

A debt validation letter is the document sent by a collection agency, showing that the debt exists and you are responsible. As a consumer, you might send a debt verification letter when a ...

Have you been contacted about a collection debt that isn't valid (or isn't yours)? Here's how to dispute it.

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If you do not dispute the debt within 30 days of receiving the verification letter, the collection agency will assume the debt is valid. Make sure the money owed is listed as medical debt.

If the verification letter shows an error, file a dispute in writing by either email or certified letter within 30 days, or else the collection agency will assume the debt is valid.

If the verification letter shows an error, file a dispute in writing by either email or certified letter within 30 days or else the collection agency will assume the debt is valid.

The CFPB ordered a medical debt collection company (the "Company") to provide redress to consumers who received allegedly inappropriate debt collection letters after orally disputing debts, and to ...

According to the CFPB, Phoenix sent collection letters to consumers who had disputed the validity or accuracy of the debts without first conducting a reasonable investigation of the dispute or ...