By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: A debt collector has got you on the phone; you truthfully tell him that you simply don’t have the money to pay and he crudely and obnoxiously calls you a liar. Can he get away with it? The Rule: Under federal debt collection laws known as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA for short), […]
- 15 U.S.C. §1692 et. seq.
- Consumer Protection
- debt collector harassment
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Calling a Consumer Debtor a Liar May Violate the FDCPA
- Collection Agencies
- Consumer Protection
- debt collector harassment
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Repeated Hang Ups May Violate the FDCPA
By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: You are being hounded by debt collectors, the debt collection calls are coming fast and furious but one of the callers repeatedly hangs up either prior to or as soon as you or your voice mail answers the call. Due to the hang ups, you don’t know the identity of the debt collector or the […]
What is A Debt Collection Judgment?
By: Robert J. Nahoum The Problem: You were sued by a debt collector and now a judgment has been entered against you. We hear the term “judgment†often and it may seem basic, but what does it mean to have judgment against you in New York? Understanding the answer to this question will help you to understand what to expect and […]