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Debtcollectors 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 FairDebtCollection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law designed to keep third-partydebtcollectors in check when they contact you.
Does Colorado Law Protect Me From DebtCollectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal FairDebtCollection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. Discuss your debt with anyone but you or your spouse.
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. Law firms and collection agencies serve the same purpose initially.
The right debtcollection agency can act as your own personal accounts receivable department tasked with tracing down delinquent accounts, contacting debtors, negotiating payments, filing for judgments, and collecting payments. However, there are certain lines that a reputable collection agency should not cross.
Knowing illegal debtcollection practices can help identify when you’re being treated unfairly. The FairDebtCollection 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.
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