What are the letters like?
The letters are computer-generated, and are often in a standardized series which starts with a friendly, “reminder” tone, and may progress to ultimatums. The letters are pre-written and sent to many debtors; they are not personal. The first letter must state that the recipient has the right to dispute the validity of the debt (in writing), and the agency must send some confirmation after verifying it with the original creditor. Collection letters must also contain the statement that they come from a debt collector, and that any information gathered will be used for the purpose of collecting the debt. Collectors are legally prohibited from printing anything on the outside of the envelope which indicates or suggests the nature of the communication. Even the return address must be discreet, so many agencies will just use their company’s initials, or some other nondescript name. The debtor’s reaction to the letters will affect which letters the agency will select from its repertoire. Coope
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