Collections and Telephone Calls

Posted by TDN on Apr 22, 2011 in Credit Reports, Debt, Debt Collection, Personal Finance | 0 comments

Collections and Telephone Calls

Consumers have multiple laws at their disposal regarding their credit reports and debt collection. One of the most important laws regarding collection agencies and the collection of debt is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This law provides behavioral standards for acceptable third-party collections. According to this law, at all times, debt collection agencies must treat the...

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Fair Debt Collection

Posted by TDN on Apr 21, 2011 in Debt, Debt Collection, Personal Finance | 0 comments

Fair Debt Collection

Against the backdrop of the recent recession, many people, through no fault of their own, are finding themselves in situations where they cannot afford to pay their bills. This all-too-familiar scenario has created a surge in consumer collection accounts as well as a rising number of complaints about overly aggressive bill collectors and their abusive tactics. In March of 2011, the Federal Trade...

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