What to do if I've been paying a debt collector for the last 2 years, however I've not received any debt validation letters or letters than even I owed debt?
Question Details: They calimed that they sent mail to me, which I never got. And then said I was being sued by my original creditor. I used to get receipts in the mail but they have since stopped. I also used to be able to call and talk to a representative who suddenly "doesn't work there anymore" yet still had a voice-mail? When I called today, couldn't pay this month, I was told I had to and was very alienated. What should I do? Should I request a validation of debt? I was very vulnerable when they first contacted me 2 years back and caught off guard; I have a disability.
Ask for verification of the debt. This is your right and they are legally obligated to do so when there is a dispute about the validity of the debt or the amounts that are due. Do this with the collector that you are working with. Also contact the original creditor and ask them how much they show is still due. If the numbers vary, file a claim with your attorney general's office for them attempting to collect more than is due. You may also see if the original creditor will agree to accept your future payments instead of having to go through the debt collector. Many will agree to do this to avoid paying the extra collection fee.
