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Debtor Protections and Consumer Rights in New York: An Attorney’s Perspective

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There are many ways to request debt verification, such as writing a request letter. The letter must detail the specific information you require, such as proof of agreement with the original creditor, a final account statement issued by the creditor, and a breakdown of the debt (due dates, interest rate, and principal amount).

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Consumer bureau orders debt collection agency to shut down for illegal practices

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The first action violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the second violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the bureau said.