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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

What is Colorado Uniform Consumer Credit Code (Colorado UCCC). The Uniform Consumer Credit Code (UCCC) is a Colorado state legislation governing how consumer credit is handled. Consumer credit transactions are governed by the UCCC, which is a code of conduct.

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Americans share their medical debt horror stories

Collection Industry News

of Americans had medical debt in collections as of June 2020, according to a study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which analyzed consumer credit reports between January 2009 and June 2020. I have since been contacted by collection agencies and lawyers attempting to collect on this ‘debt.’