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

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There are many ways to request debt verification, such as writing a request letter. The letter must detail the specific information you require, such as proof of agreement with the original creditor, a final account statement issued by the creditor, and a breakdown of the debt (due dates, interest rate, and principal amount).

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3rd Cir. Holds No FDCPA Violation When Debt Collector Invited Phone Calls To ‘Eliminate Further Collection Action’

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Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently held that a debt collector did not violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when it sent a consumer a collection letter inviting her to “eliminate further collection action” by calling the company, when in fact only written communication could legally stop collection activity.

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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. Dray Legal Office can assist you if you are looking for debt relief.

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Can a Debt Collector Collect After 10 Years?

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But they also know that most borrowers who are sued for old debts won’t show up in court, and the judge will issue a default judgment. If your debt is past the statute of limitations at this point, you can re-open the default judgment and ask the judge to vacate it because it is time-barred. You default on that debt.

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Only "Material" Disputes Support A Claim Under Section 1692e(8) Of The FDCPA

FDCPA Defense

Midland Credit Mgmt., 2009) (letter describing debt, which included interest applied by original creditor, as the "principal" amount owed to collector did not violate section 1692e: "If a statement would not mislead the unsophisticated consumer, it does not violate the FDCPA - even if it is false in some technical sense."); Miller v.