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Judge Dismisses FDCPA Suit Because Claims Weren’t Specific Enough

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A District Court judge in Maryland has granted a motion to dismiss claims that a creditor and a collection law firm violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and state consumer protection laws, ruling that the plaintiffs allegations failed to plausibly demonstrate any unlawful conduct.

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Appeals Court Vacates FDCPA Suit, But Leaves Arbitration Award Up in Air

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The original lawsuit centered around whether the current creditor to whom the debt was owed was properly identified in a collection letter. The original lawsuit centered around whether the current creditor to whom the debt was owed was properly identified in a collection letter.

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How Credit Card Debt Collection Works

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If you have ever had to deal with credit card debt, you know it can be stressful. Debt collectors call at all hours of the day and pressure is put on borrowers to quickly make payments in full. The process begins when the debtor stops making payments on their credit card and goes into default.

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5 Steps to Fight a Credit Card Lawsuit

Credit Corp

Dealing with credit card debt is challenging, let alone facing a debt lawsuit.If the creditor wins the lawsuit, you may face serious financial repercussions. Lawsuits also harm credit scores, and the stress from the legal process can exacerbate financial challenges.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

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How to Stop Creditor Harassment

Debt Free Colorado

Know How to Stop Creditor Harassment & Wage Garnishment Debt can be a heavy burden. Quick Summary: Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows individuals to discharge most unsecured debts. Creditor harassment is any aggressive or threatening communication from a debt collector. What is Creditor Harassment?

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How To Deal with Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay

Better Credit Blog

Regardless of what a debt collector might tell you, you have a lot of rights when it comes to how debt can be collected. In fact, merely mentioning that you understand your rights will, many times, stop debt collectors in their tracks. Your rights come from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).