Debt Collection Harrassment

Dealing with debt collectors can be stressful, overwhelming, and intimidating—especially when calls don’t stop or the person on the other end of the line becomes aggressive. Fortunately, federal collection harassment laws exist to protect consumers from abusive and unfair debt collection practices. One of the most important of these laws is the Fair Debt Collection…

If you’ve ever had a debt go into collections, you might be wondering: can collection agencies call your family? The answer is complicated—and critically important. Debt collectors are bound by strict federal laws that regulate how and when they can contact third parties, but many consumers aren’t fully aware of their rights. In this post,…