s your right under the FDCPA to demand that a debt collector prove that they have the right to collect the debt from you. You should request it in writing within 30 days of their initial communication. This forces the collector to provide information like the original creditor, the amount owed, and documentation of the debt. If they cannot validate the debt, they must cease collection efforts. The Kugel Law Firm can help you draft and send an effective debt validation request.