Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) applies to collection firms and debt collectors attempting to recover consumer debts. Consumer debts include credit card debts, vehicle loans, medical costs, and school loans. Consumer credit transactions are governed by the UCCC, which is a code of conduct.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law that protects consumers against certain unfair collection practices. It applies to only external or third-party debt collectors and only for personal debts. It does not come into play for creditors collecting their own debts.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 14, 2023

When a debtor owes a creditor money and the creditor is seeking assistance collecting the amount owed, the creditor can either use a collection law firm or a collection agency. Should the debtor refuse to pay and it becomes time to file suit, the collection agency will have to engage a third-party law firm to file suit.

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Collection Industry News

APRIL 2, 2024

“(It) happens to probably most debts that go unpaid.” Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the country, says creditors transfer or sell debt to collection agencies when they believe they are unlikely to collect the money. They can be done without the consumer’s permission.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2020

If that’s the case, debt validation should clear things up quickly. Even more good news: this approach can work even if the debt is legit. Since Penn is a third-party debt collector, it may not have the info on file that it needs to validate your debt. Government. How Does Penn Credit Work?

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True Accord

OCTOBER 11, 2022

What are the major laws and regulations lenders need to know that govern debt collection (and debt collection service providers)? Steve Zahn [SZ] : Right off the bat, obviously the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, or the FDCPA, is the major law lenders need to know about for debt collection.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

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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