Cease and Desist Letters to Debt Collectors
By Credit Booster Team | Published April 10, 2026 | Updated April 11, 2026
How to legally stop debt collectors from contacting you using a cease and desist letter. Step-by-step guide from Credit Booster credit specialists.
Cease and Desist Letters
Under the FDCPA, you have the right to demand that debt collectors stop contacting you.
When to Use
Template
[Date] [Collection Agency] [Address]Re: Account #[Number]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692c(c), I am requesting that you cease all communication with me regarding the above-referenced account.
This letter is not an acknowledgment of the debt. Please direct all future communication in writing to the above address only.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
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