Can a Collection Agency Threaten?
By Greg Artim
Collection agency threats are about as common as oxygen being in the air. To begin, they legally cannot “threaten” to do anything that is illegal, and they cannot “threaten” to take an action that they do not intend to actually take.
The biggest threat that I hear about is wage [...]
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Can a Collection Agency Threaten?
Posted by on February 27th, 2010
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Collection Agency Law Explained
Posted by on February 27th, 2010
Collection Agency Law Explained
By Stu Pearson
If you have ever been contacted by a collection agency, you know that it can be an unpleasant experience. A collection agency can turn simple acts, such as checking the mail or answering the phone, into dreaded tasks. However, it is important to know that there is a [...]
Predatory Collection Agencies – Another Reason Never to Take on Debt
Posted by on February 27th, 2010
Predatory Collection Agencies – Another Reason Never to Take on Debt
By Nick Adama
The number of potential violations of law, court procedures, and common human decency that the owners, managers, and employees of collection agencies have been caught engaging in is almost endless. Homeowners facing foreclosure, consumers considering bankruptcy, and even families attempting to pay back [...]
How Collection Agencies Violate Debt Collection Lawsc
Posted by on February 27th, 2010
How Collection Agencies Violate Debt Collection Laws
By Nick Adama
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was originally designed to protect debtors against abusive actions taken by collection agencies when they are pursuing a debt. There are numerous violations that may cause penalties against the debt collector to be paid to the borrowers or applied to [...]
Collectors Harrassing ? When Enough is Enough
Posted by on January 4th, 2010
One time or another in life we all go through hard times. Some of our hard times are financial and even though you had all intentions to paying back a loan or credit card sometimes things happen that our debt cannot be paid back on time.
Contrary to many people,collection agents and collectors say, being in [...]
