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 MoreAre 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 MoreCollection Calls are always a nuisance, but they are even more annoying when they involve a debt that is too old to be collected through a lawsuit. These old debts are the ones where the statute of limitations has long since...
Read MoreDebt 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 recession means more people are falling behind on their bills. The last person you want to hear from is a debt collector. Some debt collectors are just doing their job, but others cross the line. Fox 29 Consumer Reporter...
Read More1. Stop the Collection Calls: Instruct the debt collector to stop calling you at home or at work. Write them a letter if you can with those instructions and save a copy. If the calls continue, they have violated the Fair Debt...
Read MoreAfter Mr. McLeod fell behind on his mortgage payments, the frequent and harassing calls from a debt collector caused a Tampa man’s blood pressure and stress levels to rise to unhealthy levels. His wife is claiming that the abusive debt collection...
Read MoreDebt Collection Calls are never a pleasant experience but chances are, there is a reason you are being contacted. The first thing you want to do is take control of the call. Do this by asking questions. What is the...
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