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What must a debt collector tell you about the debt he/she is trying to collect?

Last Updated: March 05, 2008

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Within five days after you are first contacted, the collector must send you a written notice telling you the amount of money you owe, the name of the creditor to whom you owe the money, and what action to take if you believe you do not owe the money.

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