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Second Circuit Reverses Ruling in TCPA ‘Express Prior Consent’ Case
When Albert Nigro contacted National Grid to end electrical service to his deceased mother-in-law’s New York home, he never expected to be bombarded with automated collection calls for someone else’s debt. So how does a man wind up in the...
Read MoreNew York State Establishes New Rules for Debt Collectors
New York State just took a major step in protecting consumer rights in credit card collection cases. The state recently updated its requirements for debt collectors when filing credit card collection cases against debtors, aiming to put a stop to...
Read MoreCraig Thor Kimmel Talks with WVMW-FM’s ‘What Vets Need to Know’ About Debt Collection Harassment
CreditLaw.com’s Craig Thor Kimmel tells veterans, military personnel and their families how to stop harassment by debt collectors on WVMW-FM’s “What Vets Need to Know.” Listen to learn how to protect yourself: What Vets Need to Know, Season 8, Show...
Read MoreConsumer Attorney Craig Thor Kimmel Discusses How to Fight Back Against Collection Agencies
Consumer attorney Craig Thor Kimmel discusses how to fight back against collection agencies and help stop collection calls in this interview with Ebru Today:
Read MoreHow to Write a Cease and Desist Letter for Debt Collectors
Are you experiencing a high volume of aggressive debt collection calls? Are you constantly asking yourself how to stop collection calls? As a consumer you have rights, especially when it comes to harassing collection phone calls. While you can verbally...
Read MoreAsset Acceptance Pays Big for Debt Collection Methods
In what is sure to be considered a major victory for consumers everywhere, the FTC this week ordered Asset Acceptance to pay $2.5 Million in fines. Asset is one of the largest debt collectors / debt buyers in the country. The fines...
Read MoreStop Debt Collectors before They Start: Deferments on Student Loans
Debt Collectors can be nasty and have earned their reputation for not being easy to deal with. It is easier it seems to avoid them altogether, hoping that the problem will go away on its own. Unfortunately, collection agencies have a...
Read MoreThe CFPB & Debt Harassment
Beginning on July 21, the debt collection industry will be monitored closely by two regulatory agencies– the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) and the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The FTC has been around for many years but the...
Read MoreCollection Calls as a Result of Identity Theft
In most cases, people who receive collection calls accrued the debt themselves and have fallen behind on their payments. In some instances, however, these charges are a result of identity theft. Because people rely on technology to pay bills and...
Read MoreDebt Harassment is #1 on List of Consumer Complaints
According to the “Top 10 List of Complaints” by Illinois consumers last year, phone calls regarding consumer debt harassment topped the list at number one. This statistic proves two things: that the state is still suffering from high unemployment rates and other...
Read MoreDespite the Still-Weakened Economy, Debt Collector comes Out on Top
While millions of Americans must grapple in this difficult and topsy-turvy economy, some businesses continue to thrive. In fact, Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc., a company that purchases, collects, and manages consumer debt, are reporting record-breaking profits. Portfolio Recovery Associates, like...
Read MoreOur Pledge to Clients and Consumers, to Ensure Fair Debt Collection
Our law firm Kimmel & Silverman, P.C. -CreditLaw.com- 800-NOT-FAIR, pledges to stand against unfair debt collection acts and practices. We promise to ensure our clients are treated fairly and with respect by debt collectors and their collection lawyers. We will...
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