Debt Dispute: How to Rise Above It

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By Kente Wallman


My readers have asked me many times how to dispute a debt. What does dispute mean? The answer is simple, dispute means to argue, disagree, or debate something. Now that you know what dispute means, I am sure you realize that most everyone who is in credit card debt should almost always dispute the debt.

If you are wondering how to dispute debt effectively, you must realize it will take more than a phone call to your creditor or debt collector. Disputing debt is a legal process, thus requiring specific steps to get the best results. I have helped clients through these steps so many times that I know them like the back of my hand. Many of my clients end up with complete freedom from debt, or debt settlement offers for extremely affordable amounts. If you want these results in your credit situation, you need to keep reading.

Even after knowing the definition of what disputing a debt means, many consumers choose to attempt a dispute over the phone. Disputing debt over the phone is basically useless. It provides you no evidence in court that the debt was disputed. This leaves you completely unprotected in the event that a creditor or debt collector decides to sue. Not to mention the fact that the creditor or debt collector will not treat you any better and will most likely harass you even more aggressively.

Credit and debt counselors often advise consumers to send debt verification letters to their creditor or debt collector. These letters are a waste of time because all they require is for a creditor or debt collector to confirm your name and address. The name and address of almost anyone in the United States is readily accessible online. In no way do a name and an address prove that a consumer owes their creditor or debt collector money.

Debt verification letters also do not offer any legal protection. They do not demand the creditor or debt collector to validate your account. They do not put an end to the harassment that is so prevalent in the debt collection industry. For all of these reasons, I feel strongly that debt verification letters are not the answer when learning how to dispute a debt.

After telling you some ineffective ways to dispute debt, I now am going to share with you the best way to effectively dispute a debt. The most proven way to see results when disputing a debt is by using debt validation letters. These letters are much different than debt verification letters. Debt validation letters are backed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or FDCPA. The laws set forth in this Act require creditors and debt collectors to validate any collection claim with reputable evidence once a request for validation is made.

Consumers can easily use debt validation letters to stop debt collector's collection attempts. The FDCPA requires any debt collector, once they have received a request for validation, to completely and accurately validate all details about the account before they continue their efforts to collect. Without this validation, the debt collector is prohibited by law to make any more collection efforts. Debt collectors usually do not have the information required to validate an account, so by sending a debt validation letter, you can stop the debt collector in their tracks.

The most effective way to continue learning about how to dispute a debt is through an online mini course. These courses are designed to share with you the best tips and tricks to ensure you are successful in your debt dispute.




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