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Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA, FCCPA Case Over Parking Debt

Account Recovery

A District Court judge in Florida has denied a defendant’s motion to dismiss claims it violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Florida Consumer Collections Practices Act in a ruling that seems potentially problematic in terms of the definition of debt collector and when a debt is in default.

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Questions to ask a commercial collection agency before hiring

American Profit Recovery

What type of training do you provide your commercial debt collectors? You’ll want to know that the commercial collection agency you choose provides ongoing and professional training for their debt collection staff and their customer service professionals.

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Judge Grants MSJ for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Time that Email Was Sent/Received

Account Recovery

The plaintiff claimed that this late-hour email violated both the FDCPA and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA), which restrict communications with consumers outside certain hours. Specifically, under both acts, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer between 9 p.m.

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What is the Difference Between the FDCPA and the FCCPA?

Jimerson Firm

Businesses throughout Florida should be aware of consumer statutes that provide remedies to consumers and impose liability to businesses, even for small technical violations. The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from making false or misleading representations and from engaging in various abusive and unfair practices.

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What Debt Collectors Can and Can’t do on Social Media

The Kaplan Group

Debt collectors can now contact consumers on social media. Here’s the background and all you need to know about what debt collectors can and can’t do on social media. In November 2021, The CFPB made some long-awaited updates to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Yes, it’s true.

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What Does the CFPB Have to Do With My Debt Collection Claim?

FFGN COLLECT NY

If the individual owner or tenant owes the receivable and you seek payment from the individual through a debt collector , the CFPB will have a watchful eye. What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? The CFPB determines how, where, and when you can pursue debt collection efforts against your consumer customer.

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8 reasons why businesses rely on debt collection agencies

American Profit Recovery

That includes laws and regulations surrounding debt collections and regular training to build the necessary skills to navigate the collection process effectively. A critical part of training is also how to create resolutions through negotiations as well as the human element of building trust with consumers.