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Daily Digest – March 19. Judge Grants MSJ for Plaintiff Over Status of Debt; Toomey Blocks Anti-Garnishment Law

Account Recovery

Judge Grants MSJ for Plaintiff Over Status of Debt; Toomey Blocks Anti-Garnishment Law appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

Better Credit Blog

Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What you may not know is that you are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law designed to keep third-party debt collectors in check when they contact you.

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What Happens if you Ignore a Debt Collection Agency

Nexa Collect

Increased Debt : If you ignore the debt, interest and fees may accumulate, potentially increasing the total amount you owe. Legal Action : The creditor or collection agency may file a lawsuit against you to recover the debt. This can lead to wage garnishment, bank levies, or liens against your property.

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8th Cir. Holds FDCPA Plaintiff Lacked Article III Standing In Garnishment Communication Case

Collection Industry News

In Minnesota, a creditor may issue a garnishment summons to any third party “at any time after entry of a money judgment in [a] civil action.” In Minnesota, a creditor may issue a garnishment summons to any third party “at any time after entry of a money judgment in [a] civil action.” Creditor appealed.

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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)?

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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. The plaintiff never repaid the garnished money. In McCrobie v.

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You’re in Debt: 9 Terms to Know

The Kaplan Group

FDCPA ( Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that restricts the behavior of collection agencies when they are attempting to collect money from individuals. These provisions mean that you may owe interest on unpaid debts.