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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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NCLC Petitions CFPB For Rule Regulating Credit Reporting by Collectors

Account Recovery

The National Consumer Law Center has submitted a petition to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requesting that original creditors be responsible for furnishing information related to debt collection activity undertaken by third-party debt collectors or debt buyers, and that collectors should be required to review documents like the original (..)

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Judge Rules Defendant Meets FDCPA’s Definition of Debt Collector

Account Recovery

The defendant attempted to collect the debt using a different name, which implied that an independent third party was involved. The plaintiff had listed the debt owed to the defendant in his bankruptcy filing, and the bankruptcy court issued a discharge order, notifying all creditors, including the defendant.

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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.

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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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Collection agencies can buy debt from creditors, can sue for money | Fact check

Collection Industry News

“(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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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

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. Dray Legal Office can assist you if you are looking for debt relief.