Cease and Desist (Collection)

This Cease and Desist (Collection) letter is a variation of a formal letter sent to debt collectors to formally request they stop contacting a debtor (the person or enterprise who owes money).

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Last updated October 24, 2025

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What is a cease and desist (collection)?

A cease and desist (collection) is a formal letter sent to debt collectors requesting they stop contacting a debtor regarding an outstanding debt.
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When should you use a cease and desist (collection)?

Use this letter when you are experiencing unreasonable or harassing contact from debt collectors about a debt you owe or are alleged to owe.
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What should be in a cease and desist (collection)?

It should include a request to stop contact, reference to Australian Consumer Law, a warning about legal consequences, and details of the conduct in question.
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Who can send this letter to a debt collector?

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What protections does this letter provide under Australian law?

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The Legal Risk Score of a Cease and Desist (Collection) Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • Nothing in this document is legally binding.
  • It can be one of multiple strategies used against the offending party.
  • The document claims severe emotional and physical distress without providing evidence, which might weaken the credibility of the complaint if challenged legally.

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