Debt Collectors Sending Bills? Make Them Prove You Owe

Why does it seem like debt collectors get away with so much? I believe it's because so many consumers simply don't know their rights when it comes to third-party collectors. For example, did you know that you can request proof of a debt's validity when a collector first contacts you about it? If the collector can't prove you owe the debt and that they are authorized to collect on it, they can't legally continue collection efforts.

Read Make Collectors Prove You Owe to find out more about debt validation and how to exercise your rights.

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