How Website Terms Can Violate the FDCPA: A Hidden Trap for Debt Collectors
Debt collection websites may hide consumers’ dispute rights behind coercive terms of use, risking FDCPA violations. Learn how to spot and address these illegal barriers.
Debt collection websites may hide consumers’ dispute rights behind coercive terms of use, risking FDCPA violations. Learn how to spot and address these illegal barriers.
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Debt collectors are now using text messages to contact consumers—but this raises serious FDCPA concerns. If a friend or family member sees your debt-related message, even unintentionally, it may violate federal law. Learn your rights and potential claims.
Did you know debt collectors offering credit repair services are held to strict standards under the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA)? Discover how CROA protects you from misleading debt collection practices, and learn to spot the warning signs when collectors make credit improvement promises. Empower yourself with the knowledge to keep your credit—and your rights—safe.
Did you know debt collectors can act as credit repair organizations? If they promise to delete negative credit information for payment, they must follow the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA). Learn about your rights and how we fight CROA violations by debt collectors.
When facing debt collection, it’s crucial to recognize potential FDCPA violations in attorney letters. This guide helps you identify red flags like misleading threats, unclear attorney involvement, and licensing issues. Learn how to protect your rights and avoid unfair debt collection practices.
In the case of LoVerde v. Aldous & Associates, PLLC, the plaintiff, James LoVerde, was contacted by the defendant, a debt collection agency, regarding an alleged debt. Despite sending a certified letter requesting debt validation and instructing the defendant to cease telephone communications, Mr. LoVerde continued to receive pre-recorded voice messages. This action violated both the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Hyslip Legal LLC filed a lawsuit on behalf of Mr. LoVerde, asserting that the defendant’s actions constituted harassment and unfair collection practices.
Learn how to effectively respond to debt collectors contacting you via text messages and emails. This guide helps you understand your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), offering strategies to stop unwanted communications, dispute debts, and protect yourself from one-sided communication practices like those highlighted in Hyslip’s Candlestick Theory.
Background On May 29th, 2024, Jimmy Bundy and Michelle Bundy (the “plaintiffs”) filed a lawsuit against Revco Solutions, Inc. (“Revco”), which is a debt collection … Read More
Dealing with aggressive debt collectors can be stressful, but the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from unfair tactics. An FDCPA attorney can help you understand your rights, identify violations, and take action against illegal debt collection practices. Whether it’s stopping harassing calls, addressing misleading statements, or pursuing legal action, an FDCPA attorney empowers you to regain control and achieve financial relief.
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Struggling with credit issues? Don’t fall victim to credit repair scams! Protect yourself with a specialized credit repair fraud lawyer. They’ll help you navigate the complexities of credit restoration, safeguard your finances, and fight back against fraudulent practices.
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Explore the key differences between legitimate and fraudulent credit repair services. Our guide highlights the signs to watch for and offers tips to help you make informed, safe choices in managing your credit.
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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that protects consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection techniques. It regulates third party debt collectors and attorneys, prohibiting unwanted calls, idle threats, and other harassing behaviors, empowering consumers to fight back and seek damages if violated.