Debt Collectors Report Balances on Credit Reports Without Providing Validation
Fair Collections reported a $3,200 balance on a consumer's credit report. When the consumer challenged the debt and requested an itemized breakdown and proof, the collector failed to provide adequate FDCPA-required validation while continuing to report the account.
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