Often bill collectors call a customers relatives or neighbors knowing this is not the actual debtor. They may even go as far as convincing the person they may need to pay or help pay this debt. This happens to parents and spouse more often than not, but it has also happened to strangers, or if you happen to have the same name as the actual debtor. No one should have to pay some one else’s debt, or even tricked into doing so.
If you are having this problem, or believe a bill collector is calling you about another debt, send them this letter template.