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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

In this article we will answer the question: What can debt collectors do to you? 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.

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The Growth Potential of the Debt Collection Industry: An In-Depth Analysis

Collection Industry News

Automated debt collection software, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning algorithms have improved efficiency, accuracy, and customer interactions. These technologies enable debt collectors to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, analyze data more effectively, and personalize communication with debtors.

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7th Cir. Holds FDCPA Consumer’s Confusion And Hiring Attorney Not Enough For Article III Standing

Collection Industry News

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently vacated judgment in favor of a debt collector against putative class action claims raised by a consumer that its collection letter violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by threatening action that could not legally be taken and amounting to a false representation.

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Passage Of Debt Collection Bill Could Be A ‘Slippery Slope’ For Lenders

Collection Industry News

While consumer groups praised the bill for its recourse for consumers harassed by debt collectors, CUNA and NAFCU saw the bill as complicating the legal relationship between consumers, members and lenders. Require debt collectors to obtain consent before using electronic communications and provide written validation notices.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On May 4, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB93 into law.