Verification of debt VS Validation of debt
Date: Fri, 08/24/2007 - 08:40
This now has me wondering.
What is the difference between Verification of a debt versus the Validation of a debt?
I sent a letter to NAFS, asking for Validation of the claim they were making. I got a reply back, stating that Verification was enclosed.
In my letter, I specifically stated:
Please provide me with the following:
1. What the money you say I owe is for
2. Explain and show me how you calculated what you say I owe
3. Provide me with copies of any papers that show I agreed to pay what you say I owe
4. Provide a verification or copy of any judgment if applicable
5. Identify the original creditor
6. Prove the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account
7. Show me that you are licensed to collect in my state
8. Provide me with your license numbers and Registered Agent
Interesting as it is, they provided VERIFICATION of debt, but totally FAILED to address the above requirements! Aren't they required to provide me with said info when specifically asked?
Information appreciated.
Thanks.
From what I hear this is a typical tactic...as far as most are c
From what I hear this is a typical tactic...as far as most are concerned simply regurgitating their own info (and some they could have gotten from your credit report).
I think (not 100% sure) that verification is what the credit reporting agencies do and that is to match up info.
Send this company another letter informing them that they sent you no such validation and regurgitated info does not constitute as such! Are they reporting on your credit report? If so, after you send your 2nd letter, dispute with the credit reporting agency....if the company verifies with the CRA then you have them on a violation and you have a bargaining chip. :)
Hmm..also check to see if they are legally able to collect, make them prove they either own the debt or are acting on behalf of the original creditor.
Verification tends to be name address match with maybe gender an
Verification tends to be name address match with maybe gender and dob support.Validation is demanding proof that the debt is legally yours and that they are approved to collect on it.
Based on the info so far, looks like NAFS completely and totally
Based on the info so far, looks like NAFS completely and totally FAILED, and knowingly/willingly FAILED to provide proper validation.
Gonna send a second notice, requiring proper validation.
And that I do not consider their reply to be acceptable.
I'm sure I'll find a way to pi$$ 'em off, if given the opportunity!
Thanks again.
Cajun is right, verification for me was, a piece of computer gen
Cajun is right, verification for me was, a piece of computer generated paper typed up with what they wanted me to know. I sent them a copy of my first letter, and another letter saying it was not properly validated.Some do this because they are unable to fully validate!
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Yes, cajun is right. If it is a purchased debt, they probably d
Yes, cajun is right. If it is a purchased debt, they probably don't have anything to send you which would prove the validity. In a follow up, I'd tell them that when, or if, I decide to litigate against them, the truth will finally come out when I get some people under oath and start taking some depositions.
If the poster wants to read up on validation,go to this post.Mys
If the poster wants to read up on validation,go to this post.Myself and Lawstudent had a discussion on this subject with case cites.
http://www.debtconsolidationcare.com/collection-agencies/debt-validation.html
Most collection agencies and/or debt buyers are falling way behi
Most collection agencies and/or debt buyers are falling way behind the savvy of the modern debtor. They "verify" that they simply have an alleged debt with your name, address and phone number attached. Follow cajun's advice and link for more.
Has any progress been made on actually identifying what constitu
Has any progress been made on actually identifying what constitutes "validity of debt"?
(Kansas). I am getting all this junk and would like to sound intelligible when responding as well as being able to defend my position should it end up in court. Any case law that specifically defines debt validity?
Thanks!!!
hi Joli if you look at the op you will see the requirements of a
hi Joli if you look at the op you will see the requirements of a debt validation or in your words validity of debts if all the above requirements are fulfilled then your debts are valid and you have to pay that off however if they are not you don't have to pay it off since that would not be a valid debt
Quote:Originally Posted by AnonymousHas any progress been made o
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Originally Posted by Anonymous Has any progress been made on actually identifying what constitutes "validity of debt"? (Kansas). I am getting all this junk and would like to sound intelligible when responding as well as being able to defend my position should it end up in court. Any case law that specifically defines debt validity? Thanks!!! |
Hey Hope you find this piece of info useful--
Debt Validation, or "debt verification", refers to a consumer's right to challenge a debt and/or receive written verification of a debt from a debt collector. The right to dispute the debt and receive validation are part of the consumer's rights under the United States Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and are set out in Title 15 of the United States Code
Subchapter V of that act.
When can a consumer validate a debt?
A consumer can dispute a debt at any time, but only a written request sent within thirty days of the first written notice of the debt triggers validation rights under the FDCPA. The Act spells out specific language which must be included in the first written notice to the consumer, most notably that the consumer has 30 days to dispute the debt and request validation. However, failure by the consumer to dispute the debt during this thirty day period does not constitute a legal admission of the debt.
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If the collection agency sent a letter to an old address where I
If the collection agency sent a letter to an old address where I do not live anymore and did not live at the time the letter was sent, do I still have the right to ask for validation? Are the required to send validation? I did not know of the debt until I saw it on my credit report. I contacted them at the time I noticed it on my credit report, would this be considered the initial contact?