JD Supra

District Court highlights the importance of precise dispute letters when challenging debt collection

On June 6, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama ruled on dueling motions for summary judgment in a suit against a debt collection agency for alleged violations of the FDCPA.
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

Debt-collection proposals: Fewer calls, easier to dispute

NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers could no longer receive multiple calls per day from debt collectors and would have more ability to dispute their bills under proposals released Thursday to overhaul the ...
Money Digest on MSN

4 Signs A Debt Collector Is Fake And Trying To Trick You

Getting calls from debt collectors can be unsettling, but if you encounter these red flags, chances are you're dealing with a ...
GOBankingRates on MSN

What is the statute of limitations on debt?

Learn what is the statute of limitations on debt, how it varies by state and when debt may no longer be collectible. See how ...
JD Supra

District Court Dismisses FDCPA Claim Regarding Disputed Debt, Leaves Open FCRA Claim Involving Use of the CFPB Portal to Submit a Credit Dispute

The Eastern District of New York recently decided a motion to dismiss, denying Defendant’s motion as to Plaintiff’s claims under the FCRA and dismissing Plaintiff’s claims under the FDCPA. A copy of ...
ConsumerAffairs

What is debt collection and how does it work?

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Carrying a certain amount of credit card debt or auto debt may not be the end of the world, particularly if you're able to pay ...