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Don't pay, don't promise to pay and don't give any payment information the collector may use later. Ask for information on the debt and say you'll call back to discuss it later. Making a single payment ? even just $5 or $10 ? is an acknowledgment of the debt and can have serious repercussions.

If you notify the debt collector in writing that you dispute the debt within 30 days of receiving a validation notice, the debt collector must stop trying to collect the debt until they've provided you with verification in response to your dispute.

You have the right to send what's referred to as a ?drop dead letter. '' It's a cease-and-desist motion that will prevent the collector from contacting you again about the debt. Be aware that you still owe the money, and you can be sued for the debt.

Don't provide personal or sensitive financial information Never give out or confirm personal or sensitive financial information ? such as your bank account, credit card, or full Social Security number ? unless you know the company or person you are talking with is a real debt collector.

Ask the Creditor to Take the Debt Back Unfortunately, that's rare. It's more likely that the creditor will only take the debt back if you negotiate with the collection agency, establish a repayment plan, and make two or three payments under the plan.

If you are struggling with debt and debt collectors, Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC can help. As soon as you use the 11-word phrase ?please cease and desist all calls and contact with me immediately? to stop the harassment, call us for a free consultation about what you can do to resolve your debt problems for good.