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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. The UCCC does not cover first home mortgages and refinancing loans.

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Analysis of a Scam Email – “The Webster Law Firm” and Speedy Cash

Debt Free Colorado

If you’ve ever taken out a payday loan, chances are that you’ve received an email like the following, regardless of whether you paid off the loan or not. Also, it’s a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) for a third party debt collector to disclose information about your debts to others.

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

Better Credit Blog

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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How to Get BC Services off Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

BC Services is a third-party debt collector that has been hired by a healthcare provider to whom you owe money to get you to make payments on a debt. Collection accounts are bad news for your credit score and your loan prospects. Lenders can see this account and make loan decisions because of it.

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Americans share their medical debt horror stories

Collection Industry News

We were maybe 5-6 years from paying off our mortgage, but with the credit card bills, auto loans, and general expenses, it was becoming nearly impossible. We ended up refinancing our mortgage to combine our credit card debt that was significantly over $10,000. It eased some of the burden.”. “I