is your right under the FDCPA to request that a debt collector prove that the debt they are trying to collect is actually yours, that they have the right to collect it, and that the amount is correct. This is important for telecom debt because sometimes bills can be incorrect, there might be disputes about services, or the debt might have been sold to a company with incomplete records. By sending a written debt validation request, you force the collector to provide this information. If they cannot validate the debt, they may be required to cease collection efforts. The Kugel Law Firm can assist you in preparing and sending a proper debt validation letter.