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Common Myths About Using a Collection Agency

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Myths About Using a Collection Agency: Paying the Original Creditor to Bypass Agencies. Many people believe they can get around dealing with debt collection agencies by paying their original creditors directly. However, the FDCPA only protects consumer debtors.

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How Does Validation of Debts Work?

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A statement that the debt collector will provide to the consumer, within 30 days, the name of the original creditor if different than the debt collector. If a company manages a large volume of consumer debt, it takes considerable resources to follow up with each debtor in writing.

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Avoiding Overshadowing Claims

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Finally, the notice must contain “a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.” Southern Oregon Credit Servs, Inc. , 1692g(a)(5). at § 1692g(b).