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Calif. Appeals Court Upholds Ruling For Creditor in RFDCPA Case

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Appeals Court Upholds Ruling For Creditor in RFDCPA Case first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net. Appeals Court Upholds Ruling For Creditor in RFDCPA Case appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net. ” … The post Calif. .” ” … The post Calif. The post Calif.

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Great communication earns trust as a debt collector

American Profit Recovery

By Georgia: As a debt collector, I look forward to coming to work every day. American Profit Recovery has opened my eyes to what it truly means to be a debt collector, as well as what an important job it is. Being a Debt Collector is not just about collecting money. Yes, you read that correctly.

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FTC Sues, Gets TRO Against Debt Collector

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The FTC’s complaint also highlights that the defendants used unlawful and abusive methods, including harassing phone calls made to consumers’ family members, threats of arrest, and failing to disclose their identity as debt collectors.

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Judge Rules Defendant Meets FDCPA’s Definition of Debt Collector

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A District Court judge in California has denied a defendant’s argument that it does not meet the definition of a debt collector under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and ruled that the plaintiff’s claims can proceed. Learn more.

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Can Debt Collectors Call on Holidays?

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When you’re in debt, getting calls from debt collectors is common. But can debt collectors call on holidays? Although there are no regulations that specifically make calling on holidays illegal, there are regulations that prohibit debt collectors from contacting consumers at unusual or known inconvenient times. .

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NYC Amends Collection Regulation to Clarify Debt Collection Definition Includes Creditors

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In a development first announced by ACA International, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has proposed an amendment to its new debt collection regulation. This change directly impacts original creditors who previously may not have considered themselves subject to these regulations.

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Judge Grants MTD Over Offer of More Credit in Collection Letter

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Debt collectors are conduits — vessels trying to help original creditors recover unpaid debts. Oftentimes, the creditors will make requests or want certain offers included in letters sent to individuals.