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Dealing with Debt Collectors

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) applies to collection firms and debt collectors attempting to recover consumer debts. Consumer debts include credit card debts, vehicle loans, medical costs, and school loans. However, the UCCC does not cover all consumer transactions.

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Can a Debt Collector Collect After 10 Years?

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Judgments may give collectors additional collection powers, such as access to the money a debtor has in their bank account or the ability to garnish wages to collect the judgment. To prevent this, all a borrower has to do is appear in court at the appointed time and explain that they have a time-barred debt. What Is a Time-Barred Debt?