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Lasardo
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Re: PFD Example Letter

Manimcool-

I did not use the hippaa process, I just did GW letters and PFD. If you would like more info; I will on you.
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ManImCool
Established Member

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I'm at the very beginning. Other than read my credit report, and see two derogatory marks on there, and then come on here and ask about it, I've done nothing. Sent no letter nor made any calls. Those two marks are legit, just the result of me recklessly ignoring bills in the mail once upon a time. I have no problem paying, I just want to make the marks go away as well. 

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ManImCool
Established Member

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Yes, I would very much like that information. If I can get it done simply might as well. As long as if it doesn't work, it doesn't sabotage my ability to use HIPAA further down the road. 

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Lasardo
Established Contributor

Re: PFD Example Letter

Check your private messages
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Lasardo
Established Contributor

Re: PFD Example Letter

Did you get my pm?
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ManImCool
Established Member

Re: PFD Example Letter

Yes, responded. 

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physicist82
Regular Contributor

Re: PFD Example Letter


@Tuscani wrote:
 

Below is an example PFD (Pay for Delete) letter you can use.


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Collection Agency
1212 Maple St
City, State Zip


Re: Collection Account for Original Creditor Account #: 00000xxxx


Amount: $25.00


To Whom It May Concern:


This letter is to inform you that the validity of this debt is disputed. I am not sure of the account number, as I have never heard from you regarding this account. The account number I have is the one listed on my Experian credit report which omits the last few digits.


In the spirit of compromise, I am willing to pay this account IN FULL (or settlement percentage) if you agree to immediate deletion of this account from any and all credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). The purpose of this settlement is merely to have this item removed from my credit files. It is not to be construed as an acknowledgment of liability for this debt in any form.


If you agree to the terms and accept this agreement, certified funds for the settlement amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) will be sent to Collection Agency in exchange for full deletion of ALL references regarding this account from my credit files and full satisfaction of the debt. As certified funds will be used for payment, there shall be no waiting period regarding the deletion of this account from the credit reporting agencies.


Collection Agency agrees to delete ALL information regarding this account from the credit reporting agencies WITHIN TEN CALENDAR (10) DAYS following receipt of payment as specified above and will not discuss the terms of this settlement with anyone, excluding your client on this account. If contacted by any third party, including credit-reporting agencies, Collection Agency will not acknowledge that any settlement offer was made, accepted or executed and will, in fact, deny knowledge of any such account.


If you agree to the above terms, please prepare a letter on your company letterhead explicity agreeing to the same terms as the above settlement offer and have it signed by an authorized representative of Collection Agency. It will be implied that this letter shall constitute a legally binding contract, enforceable under the laws of my state.


Your response must be postmarked no later than 15 days from your receipt of this settlement offer or this offer will be withdrawn and I will request full validation of this alleged debt, as provided for by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.


Please address all correspondence regarding this account to:


You
123 Any Street
City, State Zip


 

Please keep in mind that a PFD is a type of good will letter.  Do not use the word dispute anywhere in the letter or it can cause problems.  Also, you cannot give the CA/creditor any time limits on removing the debt if they chose to do so, or tell them who they can and cannot speak to. 
 
Do not use any threatening language such as requesting validation if they do not accept your PFD.
 
It is not necessary to send it CMRRR as it makes it looks forced.

 

guiness56, myFICO Moderator


 




I want to send a PFD to RJM acquisitions and I saw this example one linked in the stickies. Is this actually a good letter? The stuff I highlighted in blue looks like it specifically violates what guiness56 says not to do in blue below it. 

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creditlady
New Contributor

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Tagged for later
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Lasardo
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Excellent, excellent letter!
Btw- I had a RJM debt and they deleted, no problem.
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Anonymous
Not applicable

Re: PFD Example Letter

If I were to send these would it affect the 7 year falloff? The 2 collections I have on my credit are over 5 years old.
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