I already sumitted one.

I am writting this message to say that i was contacted by this agency 2 mounths ago claming that i owe the state of nevada $100 dollars,I havent a clue not olny that i have no income to speak of i get 40 to 45 dollars per month from housing to help pay for my ultility's i am disabled and not able to work.my disability is currently pending.not sure what this really is.what i will say is that i am struggeling daily to have toliet paper for me and the kids.i'm not runny away from any responsibility i just don't have anything to give please undierstand i'm am having marjor hardship in my life now.I really hope that this is the write people to contact in this matter.

ConServe
200 Cross Keys Office Park
P.O. Box 7
Fairport, NY 14450-0007
(800) 724-7500
http://www.conserve-arm.com/services

From their website:

"internal invoicing program and a full scale outsourced collection service. ARM, LLC offers a one-time opportunity for debtors to avoid the stress and embarrassment of going to full collection. This service has proven to be a fast, effective and easy way for debtors to either pay in full, or commit to a payment plan, thereby preventing any further action or negative credit bureau reporting".

Send them this letter VIA certified mail requesting validation of this alledged debt with return receipt requested. Keep copies of everything you send:

Today's Date

Your Name
Your Address

Collector's Name
Collector's Address

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL

Dear {insert name of collector or company},

I am writing in response to your (letter or phone call) dated {insert date}, (copy enclosed) because I do not believe I owe what you say I owe.

This is the first I've heard from you, or any other company on this matter therefore, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Section 809(b): Validating Debts:

(b) If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or any copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector.

I respectfully request that you provide me with the following information:

(1) the amount of the debt;
(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;
(3) Provide a verification or copy of any judgment (if applicable);
(4) Proof that you are licensed to collect debts in (insert name of your state).

Be advised that I am fully aware of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For instance, I know that:

Because I have disputed this debt in writing within 30 days of receipt of your dunning notice, you must obtain verification of the debt or a copy of the judgment against me and mail these items to me at your expense;
you cannot add interest or fees except those allowed by the original contract or state law.

You do not have to respond to this dispute but if you do, any attempt to collect this debt without validating it, violates the FDCPA.

Also be advised that I am keeping very accurate records of all correspondence from you and your company including recording all phone calls and I will not hesitate to report violations of the law to my State Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission and the Better Business Bureau.

I have disputed this debt; therefore, until validated you know your information concerning this debt is inaccurate. Thus, if you have already reported this debt to any credit-reporting agency (CRA) or Credit Bureau (CB) then, you must immediately inform them of my dispute with this debt. Reporting information that you know to be inaccurate or failing to report information correctly violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act § 1681s-2. Should you pursue a judgment without validating this debt, I will inform the judge and request the case be dismissed based on your failure to comply with the FDCPA.

Finally, if you do not own this debt, I demand that you immediately send a copy of this dispute letter to the original creditor so they are also aware of my dispute with this debt.

Signature here
Your Printed Name

http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/Disputing ... ute-letter.html

I received a letter in the mail stating I owed a balance from Bryant & Straton college that I attended 11 years ago and also don't recall any account.  I tried calling 3 different times and only got a messaging service.

automated message. did not say what call regarding, only that it was about my account. affiliated with columbia university, where i was a grad student briefly but dont recall any account while in attendance there. tried calling twice right after received voicemail but no one picked up.