Debt Collectors and Social Media…
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, (FDCPA) does not specifically prohibit debt collectors from using Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn to locate and contact you about your debt. Under ...
Is It Legal For Debt Collectors To Add Interest, Fees Or Penalties To My Original Debt Amount?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, (FDCPA) prohibits collectors from collecting any amount unless the agreement you signed when you took out the loan states that they can ...
Do Health Care Providers Use Private Debt Collectors?
Many people assume that because of HIPAA, their medical bills are private and therefore can’t be turned over to a private collection agency. However, that is ...
A Debt Collector Deposited A Post-Dated Check Before I Was Ready. What Now?
If a debt collector is harassing you to make a payment, you may decide to give them a post-dated check to get rid of them because ...
What Are Debt Collectors Not Allowed To Do To Collect A Debt?
The Federal Trade Commission enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which prevents debt collectors & bill collectors from using abusive tactics collect debts. Under the ...
Check out these crazy Halloween laws on the books…
The town of North Riverside, Ill., has dubbed Oct. 31, “Halloween Party Time,” but only for children and only before 7 p.m. In South Hill, ...
