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how do i data validate a collection agency showing on credit report?

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hopefull700
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how do i data validate a collection agency showing on credit report?

I recently pulled my credit report and discovered a few collections.  i don't recall the letters telling me they are collecting on charged off accounts.  Therefore, i never asked them to provide me documentation that they are authorized to collect this debt and a signed document showing my signature.

 

Can i request them to provide this information based on what i see on my credit report?

 

What would be a good example of the verbage i should use.  I don't want to give them too much information.

 

Also, how does a date of last activity work with a collection agency.  Clearly there is no activity other than the "date assigned".  the the 4 statute of limitations apply here as I am in PA?

 

Thanks again!

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