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

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What Can I Keep if I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Debt Collection Laws: What Can Debt Collectors Do? Debt collectors have a legal right to pursue the collection of personal debt within the bounds of the law. In some cases, debt collectors may take legal action by filing a lawsuit against you to obtain a court judgment.

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Washington District Court Awards $60,000 in Emotional Distress Damages to Plaintiffs in FDCPA Case

Troutman Sanders

Columbia Debt Recovery , a Washington district court awarded each plaintiff $30,000 in emotional distress damages under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), $120 in treble actual damages under the Washington Collection Agency Act (WCAA) and the Washington Consumer Protection Act (WCPA), and $2,000 in statutory damages under the FDCPA.