<prompt> Human: I received a collection notice from Credit Protection Association L.P. in the mail today claiming that I owed 888.10 for overdue service and equipment not turned in from an old account at Bright House Networks. I did have a Bright House account that was closed in the summer of 08 as I moved out of town. Im positive I closed the account and turned in the equipment, but as it was so long ago I dont have any confirmation of that. I called Bright House and all they would confirm was that I did have a account until 2008 and that they did use that debt collection agency. They refused to give me anymore detail about my old account.I called the debt collection agency and told them I believed the debt to be incorrect and that I would be disputing it. They told me that the service was disconnected on 121812 and that they received the debt on 12113. This is all the information I received. After insisting on them validating the debt I was connected to their dispute department. A message with an address recorded on it.After a quick google I plan to send a validation letter to them via certified mailreturn receipt. What else can I do to ensure I dont get stuck with this? Ive not lived at this address or in that state since 2008, but like I said, I have no proof that I did close the account. Its also apparently still well within statue of limitations since they somehow have been offering me free cable service at my old address up until December 12. Am I screwed here?Thanks for your help.  <response>: I would try to get something in writing from Bright House that says your account was closed in 2008. That should be pretty cut and dry. 