Tag Archives: creditor harassment
How federal laws protect consumers from creditor harassment
As someone with debt issues or significant debt, you are probably no stranger to constant calls and e-mails from creditors. Although debt collectors in many situations are allowed to contact you, there is sometimes a fine line between debt collection and creditor harassment. If you believe you are the victim of creditor harassment, consider… Read More »
9 signs you are the victim of creditor harassment
Anytime a debt collection agent contacts you, it can feel like harassment or abuse. After all, if you have debt, the last thing you need is to feel hounded to make payments you just can’t make. To make matters worse, creditors are aggressive and they can be relentless when it comes to seeking payments…. Read More »
That call you received from a collection agency may be a scam
A phone that continually rings is the last thing you want to hear if you have delinquent debts. A bad situation becomes worse when you discover that collection actions are actually an elaborate confidence game. Many collection agencies already engage in aggressive tactics, including some that violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. However,… Read More »
Americans’ credit card debt on the rise again
Are you using your credit card account as a safety net to protect you from overdrawing your bank account — or to allow you to purchase things you can’t afford on your regular paycheck? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of other Florida residents are spending more with their credit cards, according to a… Read More »