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Debt Collectors Using Facebook to Find You

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-11-08 12:00 am
Despite protections from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), debts collectors are increasingly becoming more aggressive in their collection methods, particularly against consumers who are facing debt for the first time. This is because the number of consumers being pursued by debt collectors is growing.

Local Woman Gets Refund After Mini Van Doors Open While Driving

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-11-08 12:00 am
Local Woman Gets Refund After Mini Van Doors Open While Driving

Atchoo - Sufficiency of a Complaint Required for an FDCPA

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-10-28 12:00 am
The number of debt collection agencies is on the rise and so are complaints about collection tactics. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was designed to protect consumers from creditor harassment with unfair, abusive, and deceptive collection practices.

FDCPA and Time-Barred Debts

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-10-15 12:00 am
With the number of debt collection agencies rising, complaints about collection tactics have risen as well. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was designed to prohibit unfair and abusive debt collections practices. One such unfair practice is misrepresentation in the collection of time-barred debts

Al Franken’s New Bid to Strengthen FDCPA, Protect Patient Rights

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-10-15 12:00 am
Senator Al Franken of Minnesota recently introduced legislation before Congress which would strengthen consumer protections against abusive debt collection tactics provided in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) of 1977.

All Communications from Debt Collectors Can Be Used as Evidence Against Them

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-10-15 12:00 am
If a debt collector calls you, do not panic and hang up. Take the calls and keep them talking to find out as many details as possible about them. Ask for debt details, the original creditor's name, the debt collection agency's name, and the caller's name. Instead of giving your personal information out, try to get as much information as possible from the debt collector. This can help you not only to assess the situation with regard to the debt, but to determine whether the collector is complying with federa

Civil Liability of Debt Collectors

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-10-02 12:00 am
When third party debt collectors fail to comply with the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) they are subject to civil liability under § 813. Liability can include actual damages, statutory damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees.

Debt Validation

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-09-20 12:00 am
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) was not implemented to protect consumers from the collection practices of original creditors as defined under § 803(4).

California's RFDCPA is similar to the Federal FDCPA

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-09-20 12:00 am
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal statute enforced by civil litigants and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect consumers and ensure fair debt collection practices.

North Star is harassing my parents.

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2012-09-09 12:00 am
Matthew from North Star is harassing my parents. They have told him on more than one occasion that I don't live with them and to remove their number

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