Previously Settled Debt Letter (View Letter)
You've already settled a debt but now a different collector is demanding payment!
Given the millions of delinquent accounts being sold on the junk debt buyer (JDB) market, mistakes are bound to happen. In fact, every day people receive calls from collectors demanding payment on accounts that were settled (paid less than the full balance) months or even years ago. When this happens to you, consider sending the collector a letter that states the debt has already been settled. Use the free sample letter below to write your own previously settled debt letter.
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Previously Settled Debt Letter
September 28, 2003
Your Name
Home Address
Phone Number
Attention: {name of collector if known}
Name of Debt Collection Agency
Address
RE: Collection letter dated {date of letter here} or phone call on {date of call here} reference account #: {account or reference number}
Dear Mr. /Ms. {Collector's Name of name of Collection Agency}
This letter is to inform you that the account in question was settled on [insert date] with [insert name of collection agency]. I have enclosed copies of the settlement letter and proof of payment. You now have proof that this debt is no longer collectable, therefore I demand that you remove this account, and all references to my personal information, from your records.
I do not expect to hear from you again regarding this matter however, should you choose to ignore this notification, I will consider any contact not in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Act, a serious violation of the law and will immediately report any violations to my State Attorney General and to the Federal Trade Commission and, should it become necessary, take legal action to protect my myself.
Sincerely,
Signature
Your Printed Name
Note: Send this previously settled debt letter via "return receipt requested" and keep a copy for your records.
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