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.

When you dispute a debt, the debt collector cannot just ignore your concerns and continue collection efforts as if nothing happened.

Disputing a debt you believe you don't owe can be intimidating. Sending a dispute letter to creditors is the first step to dispute a debt with a creditor or collector.

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that limits debt collectors’ actions, including how they can contact debtors.

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To start, if the debt collector continues collection activities without providing verification during the 30-day dispute period, they're violating the FDCPA. These violations can form the basis of ...

If the contact comes from a legitimate debt collection agency, but the debt doesn’t belong to you, dispute that you owe the debt.