article thumbnail

How Credit Card Debt Collection Works

Taurus Collect

If you have ever had to deal with credit card debt, you know it can be stressful. Debt collectors call at all hours of the day and pressure is put on borrowers to quickly make payments in full. The process begins when the debtor stops making payments on their credit card and goes into default.

article thumbnail

Debtor Protections and Consumer Rights in New York: An Attorney’s Perspective

FFGN COLLECT NY

Is there a law in NYC that protects consumers and debtors from debt collecting agencies, businesses, and their attorneys? Suppose you are under constant pressure from these agencies and their legal representatives to settle your debt. Why is Debt Verification Important & Why Debtors Should Care?

Debtor 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

article thumbnail

New York District Court Approves Class Action in FDCPA Case Alleging Improper Debt Assignment Notification

Troutman Sanders

District Court for the Western District of New York granted the plaintiff’s motion for class certification for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) relating to an allegedly improper debt assignment notification. In McCrobie v. The defendants objected.

article thumbnail

Debt Settlement Offer Without Interest Notice Upheld as Lawful

Collection Industry News

Debtor wouldn’t reasonably be misled. A debt collector’s offer to settle an outstanding debt didn’t need to inform the consumer that their balance could increase due to interest and fees, because it didn’t make the letter misleading under federal law, the Second Circuit said Friday.

article thumbnail

What Can I Keep if I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because in exchange for receiving a discharge of most kinds of debts, the debtor has to give up non-exempt assets. The money earned from these sales then goes to the creditors and any remaining balances on the debts are discharged.

article thumbnail

Different Laws, Different Rules Commercial vs Consumer Debt Collection in New York

FFGN COLLECT NY

Although, in some scenarios, a hybrid situation can occur, understanding the definition of consumer debt and commercial debt is key. Consumer debt refers to any debt incurred for personal, family, or household purposes such as credit card debt and medical bills.