Reviewed by Rocket Lawyer On Call Attorney  Keren Gesund, Esq

A Request to Cease Collection Activity notifies collection agencies to stop collection activity on amounts that were the result of identity theft. They're just doing their job, but you have a vested interest in not being stuck with fraudulent charges. Sending a Request to Cease Collection Activity form might be all it takes.

If you're getting hounded by collection agencies for charges you didn't make a Request to Cease Collection Activity can help stop those phone calls and letters. It's bad enough that you're the victim of identity theft and you shouldn't suffer further injury by relentless collection agencies. They probably don't know that you're a victim in this situation, but giving them formal notice may be able to help. Get things taken care of the right way and help regain a little peace of mind. When you send a Request to Cease Collection Activity you can make at least one part of the process much easier.

Other names for this document: Letter to Cease and Desist Collection