Can I stop a debt collector from contacting me?

Yes, you can stop a debt collector from contacting you in Mississippi. Under debt collection law in Mississippi, you have the right to send a written letter to the debt collector that states that you do not want to be contacted. The debt collector is not allowed to contact you, or anyone else about the debt, after receiving the letter. However, this does not mean that the debt has been eliminated or erased. It only prevents the debt collector from contacting you. You may also be able to dispute the debt if you believe it is wrong or the amount is incorrect. You can dispute the debt in writing and ask the debt collector to provide documentation to support the claim. If the debt collector is unable to provide the necessary documentation, the debt cannot be collected. It is important to remember that the debt can still be reported to the credit reporting agencies. The debt collector is allowed to report the debt as long as it is accurate. It is important to keep track of your dispute in case the debt is reported incorrectly. In general, you have the right to stop a debt collector from contacting you in Mississippi. You can do this by sending a written letter to the debt collector and asking for the debt to be verified. If the debt collector cannot verify the debt, they must stop contacting you. It is important to remember that the debt can still be reported to the credit reporting agencies, even after you have asked the debt collector to stop contacting you.

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