My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: I live in Texas. Someone got a hold of 3 of my credit cards and ran up the balance on them. After many phone calls and dept validation requests ( of which I received none back) the collection agency sent me a letter telling me to fill out an " ID Theft Affidavit" form. They want me to send them all kinds of personal information like S.S. #, copy of drivers license, all credit card account numbers proof of address etc. Needless to say, I don't feel comfortable sending them all that information. Most importantly, at the bottom of every page it is stamped " DO NOT SEND THIS AFFIDAVIT TO THE FTC OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY". Why shouldn't I send it to the FTC? What does this letter mean and how or should I proceed? Could this be just another tactic of collection agencies lawless ways? Would appreciate any advice.

