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

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Is there a law in NYC that protects consumers and debtors from debt collecting agencies, businesses, and their attorneys? Suppose you are under constant pressure from these agencies and their legal representatives to settle your debt. Consumers must be aware that the debt they are being collected for is valid.

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How a Medical Collection Agency works?

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Since debt collectors are on the phone all day long, they know every tactic to get paid. Legal Action : In some cases, if the debt remains unpaid for a long period, the collection agency may decide to take legal action against the patient. This could involve filing a lawsuit to seek a judgment for the amount owed.

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Debt Collectors Are Thriving This Year – And Now They’re Filing Even More Suits

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It was a great time to be a debt collector. In August, Encore Capital, the largest debt buyer in the country, announced that it had doubled its previous record for earnings in a quarter. Finding themselves with enough money to settle old debts, people responded to collectors’ calls and letters.