Received initial collection bill today

[Anonymous]

I just received an initial collection bill from Debt Recovery Solutions.  The bill states that I owe $914.60 to Sprint pcs.  I have never had a sprint phone in my life, but I do have a Nextel, which is Sprint now, for the last 4 years in good standing.  I still have my Nextel (now Sprint) cell phone to this day. How should I go about disputing this bogus collection?

[xrebuildingx]

Might not be "bogus" I had sprint went to nextel. I had 2 phone lines. I switched over 2 phones but changed the phone number for one of the phones. The guy at nextel never told sprint to cancel that line I found out 499.00 later. So they might still make you pay it. I dont know if this is what happened in you case I wasnt there but it might be a thought?? If so contact sprint tell them what happened they should fix what you owe.

[Anonymous]

Here what you're saying, but I never had Sprint in the first place.  I had Nextel for the last 4 years and because of the Sprint-Nextel merger I am now techinically with Sprint, but should I still call Sprint eventhough this bill has been sent to collections?

[future]

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Key824 wrote:

Here what you're saying, but I never had Sprint in the first place.  I had Nextel for the last 4 years and because of the Sprint-Nextel merger I am now techinically with Sprint, but should I still call Sprint eventhough this bill has been sent to collections?

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let  me no how this turns out.   i have something from them too, for  a landline acc im not sure about

[llecs]

Send out the DV ASAP, BTW CMRRR.

If they can't verify within 30 days, they have to stop collecting. Plus they are not allowed to call you.

Don't talk with Debt Recovery Solutions over the phone, and this might just be me, but I'd call Sprint/Nextel to see what's up. The initial letter might have an acct number on it relating back to Sprint.

[Anonymous]

Ok will send the letter out and call Sprint today.  Does this letter sound good to you or anyone else and is it to long?

Name

My Address

Debt Recovery Solutions

900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106

Westbury, NY 11590

 Re:  Account #:  XXXXXXXXXXX

            To Whom It May Concern:

This letter hereby notifies you that the validity of this debt is in dispute. In an attempt to validate this debt, I am requesting evidence of this debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent such substantiation, under federal and state law you must correct any erroneous reporting to any and all credit reporting agencies

In accordance with Section 809 of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and corresponding case law, please provide me, in writing, the following information:

1. A copy of the alleged original contract or other instrument bearing my signature
2. Complete account history, including, all statements, records of all activity, payments, collection attempts, and any charges added for collection activity; In short, any and all documentation pertaining to this account
3. Evidence of your authorization under 15 USC 1692(e) and 15 USC 1692(f) in this alleged matter

If you are unable to provide me with proper proof as above then you must stop attempting to collect & report this alleged debt. If you continue to claim I owe a debt that you cannot confirm then you will be in direct violation of the FDCPA. Additionally, any attempt on your part to further report this alleged debt to my credit reports will be in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Please forward your documentation to me upon receipt of this certified letter. I would also like to inform you that no further telephone contact be made by your offices to my home or to my place of employment. All future communications with me must be done in writing and sent to the address noted in this letter.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Name typed

[Anonymous]

Any feedback on the DV letter?

[Anonymous]

In the letter you forgot licensed to business in my state (if it's required)

[Anonymous]

Ok, I added that to my hard copy. Thanks for your help.

[Anonymous]

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Lady_Scarlet wrote:

In the letter you forgot licensed to business in my state (if it's required)

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She's always on top of things.  Kudos.