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What Debt Collectors Can and Can’t do on Social Media

The Kaplan Group

Debt collectors can now contact consumers on social media. Here’s the background and all you need to know about what debt collectors can and can’t do on social media. In November 2021, The CFPB made some long-awaited updates to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The History.

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What is the Difference Between the FDCPA and the FCCPA?

Jimerson Firm

Businesses throughout Florida should be aware of consumer statutes that provide remedies to consumers and impose liability to businesses, even for small technical violations. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. For example, a debt collector cannot: use violence or make repetitive telephone calls (15 U.S.C.

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The Importance of Collection Agencies for Small Businesses Affected by Default Accounts

Debt RR

The settlement of debts acquired by either another company or an individual is one of the most common challenges that businesses experience. Collecting debts is time-consuming, especially if the debtor refuses to cooperate. How Small Businesses Proceed with Collections. The industry served.

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11th Cir. Reiterates That TILA Periodic Statements May Violate FDCPA

Collection Industry News

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently held that periodic statements required by the federal Truth in Lending Act may violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act if they are not truthful and fair. Debtors appealed. A copy of the opinion in Lamirand, et al v. to be paid in one year.

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Emerging Trends In FDCPA Litigation Against Community Association Attorneys

FDCPA Defense

Attorneys and other entities that regularly engage in collection work for community associations may be subject to the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. as well as analogous state laws governing the consumer collection process. Riexinger & Associates, LLC , 817 F.3d