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Debt Free Colorado
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
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. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?
Collection Industry News
JANUARY 29, 2021
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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Collection Industry News
JUNE 1, 2023
Governments and regulatory bodies continually strive to strike a balance between consumer protection and enabling efficient debt recovery. New regulations, such as the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the United States, aim to ensure fair debt collection practices and enhance consumer rights.
Collection Industry News
MAY 18, 2021
Restrictions on the reporting or consideration of certain debt prevents lenders from seeing borrowers’ complete debt circumstances and clouds lenders’ ability to fairly assess borrowers’ creditworthiness. In March of 2019, SCOTUS unanimously held in Obduskey V.
Credit Corp
AUGUST 8, 2024
This guide will shed light on debt collector lawsuits, how soon they can happen, how they affect your credit, and—most importantly—how to avoid them altogether. Be sure to also familiarize yourself with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act so you’re aware of your rights. Table of contents: When Can Debt Collectors Sue?
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