I hear this yelled loud and long from various media outlets. It does happen and it is interesting to view the comments of readers, most of who seem to be debtors. Here are some of the reasons it can happen and what you can do to make sure your debtors are correctly identified.
Some debtors report the debt as ‘not theirs’ simply because it is an easy way to remove listings from Credit Bureaus. Creditors have only 20 business days to verify these disputes before the Bureau removes the listing. We cover this for you by responding immediately.
Some debtors can’t remember or are co-signers or guarantors who were not directly involved in your business relationship. We send them documentation to show their involvement. If your applications and contracts are filled with correct information, this problem will be quickly remedied. Some debtors lie, and this is where your documentation and your screening accuracy are both important. Is the debtor a Jr. But didn’t tell you and you didn’t check? Is the Social Security Number correct? Did the debtor provide a photo ID? Did you call to verify work? If you did, you are safe. If not, the debtor may have used a relative or even a total stranger’s information to fool you.
If we cannot verify that we are speaking to the correct debtor, we must close our file. It could cost both of us a law suit. We don’t want that and you don’t want that either. The best solution is to be sure your applications are filled in completely and carefully checked and that your Contracts are properly filled out, signed and verified.
We will then be able to proceed against more debtors and you will get more money.
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