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Debt Collectors Attempting to Collect on Student Loans May Receive Lower Commissions

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2013-05-07 4:59 pm
New contract provisions between private debt collection agency and the U.S. Department of Education may begin to limit the amount private debt collection agencies can receive in commissions once a loan has been “rehabilitated.”

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Upholds Statute of Limitations in Civil Damages Case Against Debt Collector

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2013-05-07 4:46 pm
In order to protect consumers from unfair, deceptive, and harassing debt collection practices the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) was enacted. Its purpose was to eliminate abusive debt collection practices that debt collectors engage in and protect consumers.

Debt Collection Harassment on Facebook

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2013-05-01 1:16 pm
In this digital age, every aspect of life is now connected to our online world. Indeed, even many debt collection cases now spring from Social Media sites: and the most popular of these is Facebook. These social media sites provide an opportunity for debt collectors to obtain information about consumers whom the collectors would otherwise not be able to reach.

Zombie Debt - Bringing Dead Debt to Life

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2013-05-01 12:33 pm
One of the common violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and private attorneys, is collecting a nonexistent debt. Debt Collectors often resort to creating phantom debts or bringing old and paid debts to life in search of easy money.

California Debt Collector Harassment

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2013-05-01 11:31 am
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was established in 1978 by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect Americans from harassment by debt collectors and to ensure fair debt collection practices.

FDCPA REVISITED

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2013-04-09 12:00 am
Whether you are new to The Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) or not, there is no denying the country’s current economic status.

Is the Penalty for Unsolicited Faxes Insurable?

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2013-04-09 12:00 am
The transmission of advertisements over telephone facsimile machines is regulated under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). More specifically 42 U.S.C. Section 227(b)(1)(C) bans the transmission of unsolicited advertisements.

FTC Vigorously Enforces the FDCPA against Debt Collectors

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2013-03-25 12:00 am
The Federalfdcpa Trade Commission (“FTC”) works to help consumers prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices by arming consumers with information so they can spot, stop and avoid such unethical practices.

Overview of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - FDCPA

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2013-03-20 12:00 am
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) is a comprehensive federal set of federal laws meant to combat and prevent the abuse practices by debt collectors that they employ on debtors. The FDCPA helps to level the playing field and ensure fair debt collection methods are followed.

Debt collection laws in Florida

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-12-20 12:00 am
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal statute established to ensure that debt collection play by the rules and avoid harassment. This act is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and private litigants.

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