Over 200 Richmond residents were sent letters about debts that aren’t theirs, according to the city. In an April 2 press ...

A social media post misstates consumer protections in the debt collection process, including what constitutes harassment by ...

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offers templates for these letters on their website. Request specific documentation, including: The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA ...

ANSWER: After attempting to collect a debt through traditional means (calls, letters, etc.), a creditor or collector may choose to escalate the matter and file a lawsuit. The debtor is then served a ...

When that happens, the tactics they use to try and collect what's owed can cause the situation to escalate quickly. For example, what may start as phone calls and letters about the debt can ...