Understanding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
Facing debt collection is stressful and there are laws in place to protect consumers. Debt collectors can be persistent, even to the…
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Senators Take Action Against the New FDCPA Proposal
A number of United States Senators are calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to reconsider a recent proposal…
Debt Collection Law Firms Must Follow FDCPA in Foreclosure Cases
A federal judge has ruled that debt collection law firms are now subject to the rules of the Fair Debt…
U.S. District Court in NY Grants Debt Collector Motion to Certify Important FDCPA Issue
In an Order dated this month, a Federal Judge in New York determined that a decision he rendered in the…
How to Respond If You Are Sued for Credit Card Debt
Most consumers utilize a credit card at some point in their lives, and many of them carry credit card debt…
Can a Debt that was Discharged in Bankruptcy Still Be Collected?
One of the biggest benefits of bankruptcy is the discharge of debt that comes with the successful close of a…
What Consumers Need to Know About Debt Collection Rules ‘Regulation F’
Several new debt collection rules have been announced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). These rules, through what is…
Can a Debt Collector Contact me on Facebook?
Debt collectors will resort to any tactic possible to contact a consumer regarding an outstanding debt. Traditionally, these communications have…
What Behavior Is Considered Harassment by a Debt Collector?
Most people never expect to fall behind on their debts. Sometimes, however, circumstances beyond a person’s control result in them…
CFPB Provides Details on No Surprise Act with Bulletin on Medical Debt Collection
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a bulletin regarding the recently passed No Surprise Act, specifically relating to both…