Techniques For Handling Debt Collection
If you owe debt to a creditor collection agencies are allowed to report your debt to credit bureaus, file lawsuits against you, and should be taken very seriously. The best way to protect yourself and your financial situation is a methodical approach. First, know why you are being contacted. Know where the debt is from and exactly how much it costs.
Ask about the name of the person calling, the agency, the creditor, and the agency’s address and fax number. You have the right to inform a collector over the phone that you want all future conversations to be in writing. Follow up all requests with a written request.
Keep in mind if you tell the collector not to contact you at all it is entitled to call you once more to let you know how it plans to proceed. Another request that can be made is that you are the only person that should be contacted. It might be a good idea to keep a file including dates and details of phone conversations and when you send or receive letters.
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If you do send any written correspondence to the collections company do this by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. This guarantees that the letter reached the collector, giving you a signed receipt as proof. If you work out a re-payment plan over the phone, ask for the terms of the plan in writing. Any promise to remove or adjust credit history should also definitely be documented.
Make sure that you pay the right party; payments should be made to the debt collector, not the creditor, unless otherwise instructed to do so. Carefully look over the amount you are being asked to pay. Get an assessment of any interest, fees or charges that have been added.
If you feel that your collector is being abusive, be certain to complain to the agency and keep this complaint on file. Finally, never ignore a collector even if you feel that the debt isn’t yours; they will continue to contact you and it may mean more trouble and time in the long run.
Mallory Megan is employed by a debt collection agency. Also she writes stories on business, finance, consumer spending and collection agencies.
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