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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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How To Remove Account Control Technology From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Healthcare debt. Student loan debt. Telecom and cable debt. Utility debt. If you missed a payment on one of your accounts in any of the industries above, ACT can legally call you, send letters, and place a collections entry on your credit report. Aggressive collection attempts. and 9 p.m.

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How To Remove Account Control Technology From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Healthcare debt. Student loan debt. Telecom and cable debt. Utility debt. If you missed a payment on one of your accounts in any of the industries above, ACT can legally call you, send letters, and place a collections entry on your credit report. Aggressive collection attempts. and 9 p.m.