A debt validation letter is a written request to a debt collector under FDCPA Section 809, requiring them to provide proof that the debt is yours and that they have the legal right to collect it. If they cannot validate, they must stop collection and remove the item. Here at Credisure Fix, we use FDCPA validation strategically on every collection on your report.
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