You should continue to request validation, but do so in writing. If you are disputing the debt (which it sounds like you are), say so in the...

What can I do to stop Bridgeport Financial from pursuing me by letter and by phone for a medical debt with dt of svc May 2007?

You should consider contacting a consumer / debt collection defense attorney. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Rosenthal Act...

What information, if any, does a debt buyer/collection agency need to leave on a my voicemail?

When leaving a message, a debt collector is supposed to: - identify their company; - state the purpose of the call; and - let you know that...

Is it against any law for a collection agency to call a relative if the relative is not signed or aware of the debt?

Debt collectors are allowed to call third parties for the purpose of acquiring location information. However, the collector is generally not...

I recently had a debt collector contact me for a potential CC debt from over 10 years ago. What should I do?

You should consider contacting a debt collection defense / consumer protection attorney. Depending on what the collection agency is telling you,...

I'm been harassed by a collection agency for a payday loan I took out in 2005, what do I do?

You should consider consulting with a consumer protection / debt collection defense attorney. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the...

Can a collection agency continue their efforts to collect a debt that has been disputed w no resolution or judgment on it?

You should consider contacting a consumer protection / debt collection defense attorney to discuss your situation. Based on your post, it sounds...

Recourse after debt validation is fulfilled?

You should consider reviewing the entire debt collection history of the account with a debt collection / consumer defense attorney. The Fair Debt...

What do I say when a debt collector calls?

What you do about the calls and what you say to the collectors depends largely on what you want the result to be. You should contact a consumer...

If you have taken out pay day loans via the internet can a collection agency put your social security number on hold ?

Some collection agencies can get very aggressive in their debt collection efforts. Sounds like this collection agency may have crossed the line if...