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The recession means more people are falling behind on their bills. The last person you want to hear from is a debt collector.
Some debt collectors are just doing their job, but others cross the line.
Fox 29 Consumer Reporter Michelle Buckman explains how to stop debt collector harassment and maybe even collect some money from them:
Read the story on MyFoxPhilly.com here: Real Deal: No Harassing Debt Collectors
Debt Collection Harassment Attorney Craig Thor Kimmel was recently interviewed by the radio talk show, “The Voice”, on WEEU 830AM in Berks County, PA. In this interview Craig explains how CreditLaw.com helps consumers with debt collection harassment and violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act while answering questions from consumers who called into the show. Please use the following link to listen to the entire radio interview:
It’s the “American Way”, turning opportunity into profit. It is certainly the way of the debt collector in these hard economic times with 15.1 million of the working class unemployed, 1/3 of which have been for six months or more. With people facing foreclosures, credit card delinquencies and utility shutoffs, the last thing they need is debt collectors harassing them day and night.
US News and World Report puts the average household consumer debt at $22,231, not including other debt such as student loans, which adds another $10,208, according to a May 2009 report. This debt has provided fodder for the explosive growth of debt collection agencies, which have grown in number between 4 to 6 times over the past few years to relentlessly pursue those on the lower end of the economic scale.
Read the full story here: The American Way of Debt: Turning a Profit by Preying on the Poor
After Mr. McLeod fell behind on his mortgage payments, the frequent and harassing calls from a debt collector caused a Tampa man’s blood pressure and stress levels to rise to unhealthy levels. His wife is claiming that the abusive debt collection calls contributed to his death after her husband had a massive heart attack and had to quit his job for health reasons. She claims the debt collection company called 10-12 calls a day. Read the full story here:
There is nothing more bothersome or stressful than having debt collectors call and threaten you. Pay up or we will alert your neighbors. Pay up or we will contact your family. Pay up or we will garnish your wages. The threats get more and more vindictive with each call, and often these collectors act in such a heartless way, using obscene language and making such terrible threats, that you feel you are trapped. The good news is that you are not trapped. You do have rights and you should not be afraid to use them.
The purpose of our credit law blog is to educate you on your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This law is designed to stop collectors from being abusive and unprofessional. Even if you owe money and the debt is really yours (you will be amazed at how many folks are called for another person’s debt), the collector must still treat you fairly and respectfully.
If you have been the victim of abusive or deceptive debt collection practices, please drop us a note or call us at 1-800-NOT FAIR (1-800-668-3247) and discuss your situation with us. If we can help, it’s completely cost-free to you.