Q: A collection agency tried to coerce me into acknowledging a debt when I requested validation. Do I have any recourse?
I had verbally requested a verification of debt be sent to me in writing. I was told that they could not send me verification of debt without me first acknowledging that I may actually be responsible for it. I refused and insisted on them sending me something in writing. I have since mailed them a written verification of debt request. I was curious if I had any recourse for their actions in this matter.
A:
You may benefit by reading the article on debtors' rights re collections at the Washington Law Help website:
http://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/resource/debtors-rights-dealing-with-collection-agenci.
The website also has other articles on debtors' rights.
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