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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

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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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How To Remove McCarthy Burgess & Wolff From Your Credit Report

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The agency collects on several types of debts, like credit cards, utility bills, student loans, medical bills, and auto loans. When you fall behind on payments, businesses often turn to collection agencies to seek repayment, either selling them the debt outright or paying for their assistance.