Consumers can Fight Back Against Debt Collectors
Posted by | Posted on 14-12-2010
According to the Buffalo News the U.S. Federal Trade Commission received over 88,000 complaints last year alone about debt collector harassment. The biggest issue with this debt collector harassment is that often the debts are not even owe owed by the consumer. When dealing with debt collectors you need to know your fair debt rights, and if the issue gets out of hand call of fair debt attorney with a number of years of experience who can help you resolve the debt issues. The following tips will help your deal with debt collectors over the phone.
Debt collectors who lie, misrepresent or harass consumers by posing as a law enforcement agent, an attorney, or other legal entity, and threatens or harasses you, can be sued and you could even collect $1000 penalty from the collector.
Fair debt attorneys suggest you keep a list of the calls you receive and if possible record the calls, or take notes regarding the call, especially when a collector is harassing you. Read more…

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