According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, there are specific guidelines which credit card debt collection agencies must follow, and tactics which are prohibited by law.
Violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act which are documented and reported may be costly to the companies which have chosen to fail to comply with the acceptable debt collection guidelines.
Practices which are considered violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act include:
Harassment - Debt collectors may not harass, oppress, or abuse you or any third parties they contact. For example, they may not:
False statements - Debt collectors may not lie when they are trying to collect a debt. For example, they may not:
Debt collectors also are prohibited from saying that:
Debt collectors may not:
Unfair practices - Debt collectors may not engage in unfair practices when they try to collect a debt. For example, they may not:
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) covers personal, family, and household debts, including money you owe on a personal credit card account, an auto loan, a medical bill, and your mortgage. However, the FDCPA does not cover debts you incurred to run a business.
Robert P. Soto and the attorneys of Billmaier & Cuneo, LLC are committed to offering individual analyses, early assessment, efficient service and quality representation in a timely manner regarding your Bankruptcy and Debt Collection Harassment issues.
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