This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Its called a verification of debt letter. write to them and ask for verification of debt (preferably itemized). send it by certified mail with return receipt (where they attach a little postcard to the back and stamp it when it gets delivered). they have 30 days to reply with proof.
In a Nutshell A 609 letter is a tool that helps you request information about items on your credit report and address errors. It's named after Section 609 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which allows consumers to access all data used to calculate their credit score.
A debt validation letter is a document from a debt collector providing information about a debt you may owe. Collection agencies are required by law to provide validation notices and give you time to dispute the debt.
The key is to be thorough in your request for debt verification. In your letter, ask for details on: Why the collector thinks you owe the debt: Ask who the original creditor is, and request documentation that verifies you owe the debt, such as a copy of the original contract.
Send your letter by certified mail with “return receipt requested,” so you can document that the credit bureaus got it. Keep your original documents. Include copies of the documents that support your request and save copies for your files. I am writing to dispute the following information in my file.