Public Citizen
OCTOBER 24, 2020
In addition, the Symposium welcomes discussion over the recent decision by the Uniform Law Commission to address debt collection efforts by third-party debt collectors or buyers based on default judgments. Selected papers are due after the Symposium on June 4, 2021.
Debt Free Colorado
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Debt collectors and collection agencies are subject to the Colorado Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (CFDCPA). The CFDCPA does not apply to anyone who collects their debts or government personnel in the United States. Consumer credit transactions are governed by the UCCC, which is a code of conduct.
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Direct Recovery
JULY 31, 2024
Attempt to Impersonate Law Enforcement It might sound obvious that a commercial debt collector cannot impersonate a police officer, but it should also be noted that a third party debt collector also cannot attempt in any way to represent any type of government agency.
FFGN COLLECT NY
JUNE 14, 2023
First, if either the collection agency or collection law firm engage in collecting debt from consumers for personal, household, or medical debts, they are subject to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
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?
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.
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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