What rights do I have when a debt collectors calls my job?

I agree with Mr. Stempler; these actions are violations of federal and state fair debt collection laws. If you intend to pursue damages...

Abuse by doctor

This is not a "debt collection" issue because there is no debt collector involved. If it was a debt collector that made her cry, that might be the...

Can I be sued in California for a credit card debt in Chile with a 200 percent (usurious) interest rate?

It is always POSSIBLE for a US-based debt buyer to purchase the account and file a lawsuit to collect the debt, but that is unlikely. Debt buyers...

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Is it legal for my landlord to deduct late fees from my rent one month (without notification) and apply the

This is a landlord-tenant issue, not a debt collection issue. I will update the category.

The cost to hire an attorney to defend you would depend upon various factors about the case, as well as each different attorneys' fee structure. ...

Credit card law suit

If the case is still pending and there is no trial date set, or if the trial date is months away, the best course of action would be to retain an...

Have credit card debt and student loans, everything is past due and I am being sued for portion of it. Next steps?

It's rare for a person to file a bankruptcy case to discharge $13,000 in debt, because in most situations those debts can be managed through...

If I write to a collection agency will that restart the statute of limitations?

If you request validation of the debt or just make an inquiry about settlement options, you do not restart the statute of limitations, If you...

A "law office" is demanding I pay over the phone for a supposed bad check. Won't provide any info to me in writing.

In my opinion, a consumer should not make a payment on an old debt unless he or she has obtained validation of the debt (through written...

Was the FDCPA violated when I received a phone call and was threatened with a charge and jail time for a debt?

I agree with Mr. Brewer that the calls were not from "legitimate" debt collectors but rather from scam-artists who called you randomly in order to...