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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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Can a Debt Collection Law Firm Act as a Debt Collection Agency?

FFGN COLLECT NY

When a debtor owes a creditor money and the creditor is seeking assistance collecting the amount owed, the creditor can either use a collection law firm or a collection agency. Law firms and collection agencies serve the same purpose initially.

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Supreme Court says Congress must expand debt collection law

Roths Child Law

Debt obtained from bankrupted finance company. Santander bought the debt from a financier going through bankruptcy, which made Santander the owner of the debt. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act applies to third-party debt collectors that are collecting debts on behalf of creditors.

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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. Discuss your debt with anyone but you or your spouse.

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Modernizing Debt Collection During the Digital Age

Credit Management Company

During the COVID-19 pandemic, rules and regulations around debt collection came under the microscope, which led to an update allowing a more modern way of communicating within the industry. The basic rules of debt collection still stand: Hours of contact are between 8 a.m. local time. Phone Calls.

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How To Remove Credence Resource Management From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Also, others cited that Credence did not remove the collection from their credit reports after the creditor negotiated an agreement with them. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act provides several protections from collection agencies, so it is important to know your rights. Send a Debt Validation Letter.

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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.