Federal law gives you the right to demand proof of any debt. DebtVerify provides tools to help you create validation requests, track deadlines, and review collector responses.
Federal and state laws protect you from unverified debt collection. Here's what collectors don't want you to know.
Within 30 days of first contact, you can demand the collector prove the debt is yours and the amount is correct. They must stop collection until they provide it.
You can demand collectors stop contacting you entirely. After receiving your written request, they can only contact you to confirm they'll stop or to notify you of legal action.
If a collector reports to credit bureaus without proper validation, you have the right to dispute. Bureaus must investigate within 30 days or remove the item.
Collectors cannot lie about the amount owed, threaten arrest, claim to be attorneys when they're not, or use any false or misleading representations.
Every state has a time limit on debt lawsuits. Once expired, collectors cannot legally sue you—though they may still try to collect. Know your state's limits.
If collectors violate your rights, you can sue them. Successful claims can recover actual damages, up to $1,000 in statutory damages, plus attorney fees.
DebtVerify provides tools to help you organize your documentation, monitor deadlines, and understand responses—so you can make informed decisions.
Upload your collection notice or enter the collector's information. We'll identify your state-specific rights and optimal strategy.
⚡ Takes 2 minutesWe create a legally-compliant validation demand letter customized to your state and situation. Review, approve, and send.
📄 State-specific templatesWe monitor deadlines and analyze whatever the collector sends back. Our AI scores their response against legal requirements.
🔍 AI-powered analysisBased on results, we recommend next steps: dispute with bureaus, file complaints, or negotiate from a position of strength.
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