by admin | Jan 8, 2014 | Blog
I read with interest this National Law Review online post about consumers and attorneys filing class action lawsuits against debt collectors that have allegedly been tacking on the balance of unsuccessful garnishments to consumers’ accounts. Unfortunately, it’s not...
by admin | Oct 25, 2013 | Blog
A colleague recently asked me for my thoughts on the fairly recent practice that some debt collectors have adopted of sending text messages to consumers’ cell phones. I replied, “What will they think of next? Debt collection via satellite? Robot debt collectors? ”...
by admin | Oct 13, 2013 | Blog
When debt collectors start calling, mailing, threatening, and harassing, it can be overwhelming. Consumers often find it difficult to separate the truth from scare tactics. Unethical debt collectors might threaten consumers with anything, including garnishment of...
by admin | Jul 24, 2011 | Blog
“Can they do that?” is a question I often hear from clients, in reference to various behaviors of the debt collectors that have been contacting them. In some cases, the answer is: YES. Some behaviors that may be driving a consumer crazy are not necessarily considered...
by admin | Jun 7, 2011 | Blog
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was enacted to protect consumers and debtors from unfair collection practices and to punish debt collectors who violate the law. The law enables you to get a free attorney to sue a debt collector when they do something...
