Stopping a Collection Agency
How to Sue a Collection Agency
When a third-party collection agency contacts you to collect a debt, they are governed by the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and any applicable state collection laws. All consumers have rights under these laws, but if you don't know your rights, you may fall victim to an unscrupulous collection agency and suffer financial damages. If a collection agency violates your rights, you may have the leverage to sue the collection agency to recover damages and attorney's fees. Need to know how to sue a collection agency? Consider these tips when you're trying to decide whether it's practical to sue a collection company.
How to Stop Collection Letters and Calls
Collection agencies can be extremely persistent. They've been known to call neighbours, friends and family members in an attempt to track people down and collect bills. Many people have suffered erroneous collection attempts that are both extremely inconvenient and potentially damaging to credit reports. Regardless of whether you truly owe a bill, collection agencies do not have the right to harass you. If you're receiving unwanted communications from collections agencies, follow these simple steps to stop collection letters and phone calls.
