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Judge Dismisses FCRA, FDCPA Case Over ID Theft Claims

Account Recovery

A District Court Judge in Washington has granted a motion to dismiss filed by all the defendants in a Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the plaintiff failed to adequately allege that the defendants actions were impermissible under the law. Learn more.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

In this article we will answer the question: What can debt collectors do to you? Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

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How Long Before Debt Collectors Sue? The Statute of Limitations on Debt

Credit Corp

Debt collectors can feel relentless. ” The answer is yes—debt collectors can sue you to recover the debts that you owe. There’s no single answer to how soon a debt collector can sue—it can be between weeks or months, but they’ll usually take steps before it gets to that point.

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7th Cir. Holds FDCPA Consumer’s Confusion And Hiring Attorney Not Enough For Article III Standing

Collection Industry News

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently vacated judgment in favor of a debt collector against putative class action claims raised by a consumer that its collection letter violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by threatening action that could not legally be taken and amounting to a false representation.

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Passage Of Debt Collection Bill Could Be A ‘Slippery Slope’ For Lenders

Collection Industry News

While consumer groups praised the bill for its recourse for consumers harassed by debt collectors, CUNA and NAFCU saw the bill as complicating the legal relationship between consumers, members and lenders. Require debt collectors to obtain consent before using electronic communications and provide written validation notices.

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How To Remove Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

In addition to diminishing your creditworthiness, having debt in collections can make your everyday life pretty stressful. Debt collectors can call, leave you messages, and send letters rather frequently until you pay what you owe. Are you familiar with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ?

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How To Remove Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

In addition to diminishing your creditworthiness, having debt in collections can make your everyday life pretty stressful. Debt collectors can call, leave you messages, and send letters rather frequently until you pay what you owe. Are you familiar with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ?