Debt collectors often have a reputation for being obnoxious, rude, and even scary while trying to get borrowers to pay up. The federalFair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)was enacted to curb annoying and abusive behaviors. Even so, some debt collectors flout the law. Here are five tactic...
U.S. Supreme Court Holds Debt Collectors Are Not Liable under the FDCPA for Pursuing Time-Barred Claims in Bankruptcy CourtJonathan M. Robbin
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) This law limits the actions of third-party debt collectors when attempting to collect debts on behalf of another person or entity. It outlines when and how often a third-party debt collector can contact a debtor, with noncompliance by debt collect...