Can A Debt Collector Call Me at Work?

Can a debt collector call me at work? Creditors are notorious for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).  This LAW is supposed to protect consumers from unscrupulous and ILLEGAL debt collection activity!  However, most consumers are unaware of their RIGHTS UNDER THE LAW and are intimidated.

Dirty Tricks of Debt Collection: How to avoid Debt Collector Tricks

All too often, individuals who are struggling with their debt fall victim to debt collector tricks and scams—all because they aren’t aware of the laws that exist to protect them.  The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was enacted to protect people from the unfair, deceptive and abusive tactics that many companies were using in… Read more »

HELP! Can a debt collector leagally call my neighbor?

It is one thing to “love thy neighbor”, but it is quite another thing to share financial information with the folks next door.  However, we get calls from people all the time looking for help because their creditors have started calling their neighbors, parents, siblings etcetera. 

What is Fair Debt Collection?

I’ve been getting abusive calls from collectors and want to know: “What are the rules of Fair Debt Collection?” The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), is the nation’s consumer watchdog and enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The FDCPA covers almost all debts, but doesn’t cover debts incurred to run a business.