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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. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

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What Is a Debt Collector and Why Are They Contacting Me?

Taurus Collect

A debt collector might sound like a character from a Charles Dickens novel, but if you’ve been contacted by one, you know they’re very much a reality of modern financial life. So, what exactly is a debt collector? What Is a Debt Collector? Why Are They Contacting Me?

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

Collection Industry News

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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Can a Collection Agency Report to the Credit Bureau Without Notifying You?

Credit Corp

Knowing illegal debt collection practices can help identify when you’re being treated unfairly. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law that protects consumers against certain unfair collection practices. It does not come into play for creditors collecting their own debts.

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Collection agencies can buy debt from creditors, can sue for money | Fact check

Collection Industry News

The claim: It is illegal for collection agencies to buy debt and ‘come after you’ if you send a cease-and-desist letter A March 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) offers advice for consumers facing debt collection. “It Now they owe you 1000 for every time they contacted you.”

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Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Defendant Debt Collector in a FDCPA Case Concerning a Disputed Debt

Collection Industry News

July 22, 2021), the Eastern District of Michigan granted summary judgment in favor of a debt collector, holding that it did not violate the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) by failing to report that the plaintiff disputed the debt at issue. to collect from plaintiff, Florence Burns (Burns).

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Debunked! Four Compliance Myths and Misconceptions for Collections

True Accord

Trying to keep up with regulations in debt collection can feel overwhelming especially with new cases and federal guidance coming out regularly interpreting the law and states actively amending or creating new laws that impact debt collectors, original creditors, and current creditors.