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Legally, a debt collector has to send you a debt verification letter within five days of their first contact with you. And if not, you should ask for one. Why? Because it helps you determine if the debt is actually yours and if there's anything fishy going on behind the scenes.

Evidence of debt means a writing that evidences a promise to pay or a right to the payment of a monetary obligation, such as a promissory note, bond, negotiable instrument, a loan, credit, or similar agreement, or a monetary judgment entered by a court of competent jurisdiction.

In the new changes to Regulation F, the frequency at which a collections agency can contact a consumer has changed. This change, presented in Section 1006.14B21A, addresses telephone call frequency and restricts agencies to contacting a consumer seven times within seven consecutive days.

Dear [Customer Name], I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out in regards to Invoice [Invoice Number], which has not been paid despite its due date of [Due Date]. I understand that paying outstanding debts can be challenging, and I am writing to offer you multiple payment plan options.

To request verification, send a letter to the collection agency stating that you dispute the validity of the debt and that you want documentation verifying the debt. Also, request the name and address of the original creditor.

Here's what every debt letter should include: Date of the letter. Lawyer's name, firm, and address. Client's name and address. A subject line that states its purpose. The precise amount the client owed your firm and the date when the payment was due. Instructions on how to pay the debt and the new deadline.