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What New Debt Collector Rules Mean for You

Nerd Wallet

Working with third-party debt collectors can be confusing and scary. adults with debt in collections, knowing their legal rights is crucial. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act covers third-party debt collectors — those who buy a delinquent debt from an original creditor, like a credit card company.

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Judge Rules Defendant Meets FDCPA’s Definition of Debt Collector

Account Recovery

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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What Is a Debt Collector?

Nerd Wallet

A debt collector is a person, agency or company responsible for collecting money owed, usually on a past-due account. Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: lschwahn@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lauren_schwahn.

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

Better Credit Blog

Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What you may not know is that you are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law designed to keep third-party debt collectors in check when they contact you.

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Supreme Court says Congress must expand debt collection law

Roths Child Law

Santander bought the debt from a financier going through bankruptcy, which made Santander the owner of the debt. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act applies to third-party debt collectors that are collecting debts on behalf of creditors. As written, the U.S.

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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. or after 9 p.m. unless you agree.

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Can a Collection Agency Report to the Credit Bureau Without Notifying You?

Credit Corp

Knowing illegal debt collection practices can help identify when you’re being treated unfairly. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law that protects consumers against certain unfair collection practices. It does not come into play for creditors collecting their own debts.