Debt collectors can be hard to deal with, and they can create a headache for you.

Consumer protection laws protect you from a great deal of harassment by these collectors. There are many times in which they will violate the law to try and collect debts.

Our consumer protection lawyers are ready to defend you in these situations. We will even help with things like student loan debt relief.

Consumer Protection Laws Put in Place to Safeguard You

While debt collectors have the right to collect from a debtor, they are required to follow the law.

It does not matter if you owe the full or partial amount of the debt.

Laws like the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) are put in place to protect you.

Punishment for Violating Consumer Protection Laws

Our legal team will defend your interest when dealing with collectors even while in a bankruptcy.

When a collector breaks any of these laws, you may be entitled to sue them.

Prohibited Collection Practices

Forbidden debt collection practices are as follows:

Impersonating a law enforcement officer or government agency
Threatening to use or using physical force or violence
Talking to your employer about the debt without your permission before obtaining a final judgment
Talking to you or your family so frequently that it is harassment toward you or your family
Speaking to you with obscene, abusive, vulgar, or profane language
Claiming, attempting, or threatening to enforce a debt when the collector knows it is not legitimate
Suggesting that the collector is or is associated with an attorney
Refusing to identify himself, his employer, or the entity he represents when you request that he do so
Talking to you between the hours of 9 pm and 8 am in your time zone without consent
Talking to you when they know an attorney represents you concerning the debt

Laws Protect You from Bad Credit Reporting Practices

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protects consumers by ensuring your rights to:

access your credit information
dispute inaccurate information
know what creditors are saying about you
protect your credit information from unauthorized access
and to seek damages from those violating credit reporting laws.

Our Expert Attorneys Are Here to Help

These laws are vital to your protection, and our lawyers will work to ensure your rights are protected. We can help you receive what you are entitled to in statutory damages.

If the collector has violated those laws, they must also pay your lawyer’s fees and court costs.

If debt collectors have harassed you in violation of these laws, we can help. Our consumer protection attorneys can sue debt collectors, end harassment, and collect damages for you.

We will also provide you with credit rebuilding information to help you get back on your feet.

Questions or Concerns?

Before your consultation, contact us to learn more about consumer protection laws.