Comments on: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

By: FDCPA

FDCPA — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:16:08 +0000

Under FDCPA you have rights to sue harassing Debt Collectors…

By: Trust Deed Glasgow

Trust Deed Glasgow — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:32:06 +0000

In Glasgow, Scotland a similar process exists. These days debt collectors are scanning debtors signatures to certify that they actually signed the contract. Some of the practices are unacceptable.

People often go into a Trust Deed in Scotland to avoid Bankruptcy, however debt collectors still chase them.

By: Sell Home Fast

Sell Home Fast — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:59:45 +0000

Unfortunately a lot of people do not know in details about this law and they simply lose the game to shady debt collectors. Such blog posts would definitely help to spread the awareness.

By: Central Austin Homes

Central Austin Homes — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:33:49 +0000

I wonder how many people will actually take the time to turn in a debt collector for breaking the law.

By: EDA Digital Download

EDA Digital Download — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:24:02 +0000

Debtors must be protected because some cases, they can not pay because of unforeseen circumstances. There should be patience on the part of collectors. Thank you for sharing.

By: Jacksonville Homes

Jacksonville Homes — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:28:55 +0000

There are many companies which have good reputation.The right movement against the debt collection is to consult an attorney because he might have handled this kind of situations before so that he can manage easily.

By: Kids Clown Costumes

Kids Clown Costumes — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:06:55 +0000

Having an attorney would definitely be a good move – at least then you’d have a clear understanding of what your rights are…Im sure many people will find this resource very useful – thanks a lot for sharing the information.

By: lalique

lalique — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:34:35 +0000

Collection agencies have such a bad reputation because they often abuse the law to collect at any cost.

By: Tarzan Costume

Tarzan Costume — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:04:47 +0000

Hey, good to know there is some people looking after people being harassed by debt collectors. Will keep the FDCPA in mind if I ever get myself into an awkward situation…

By: Debt Recovery Consultants

Debt Recovery Consultants — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:52:25 +0000

It is amazing how many companies out there violate this law too, which is why it is important to know what a collection agency can and can’t do. Just last week, I was dealing with someone who was receiving calls at all hours of the night/morning.

It is very important for people to report and fight these types of collection attempts!