July 13, 2007, Newsletter Issue #97: Bad Debt Collection Letters

Tip of the Week

Another example of a bad debt collection letter is to design a form with your name, address, phone number, and company logo on it. It would also include the following information:

(Your Company Logo)

RE: Account # _____________________ (Date)

Balance Due: $____________

Minimum Payment Due: $___________

Dear Mr. John Doe:
Your account is now past due. Please send us your payment today. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Creditor Company (or name of business)
(Address)
(Phone)


(Your Company Logo)

RE: Account # _____________________ (Date)

Balance Due: $____________

Minimum Payment Due: $________________

Dear Mr. John Doe:
We have not heard form you in awhile, and we just wanted to remind you that your account is past due. We hope to hear from you soon!

Sincerely,
Creditor Company (or name of business)
(Address)
(Phone)

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