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Unknown Collection Account Appears on Credit Report Without Validation

Collection accounts for unrecognized debts appear on credit reports without the required FDCPA validation notice. Consumers discover the entry through score monitoring rather than creditor contact. The dispute process rarely produces the signed proof of debt the law entitles them to.

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