Collections Agencies & The Rules for Calling Other Parties
- Apr 17 2018
It is bad enough to be in debt—but worse to have debt collectors calling. The bills piling up and left unpaid are enough of a reminder, without the phone ringing ...
Credit Report: Is My Score Really That Important?
- Jun 12 2017
If you are getting ready to purchase a new home or a car, then a lot is probably riding on your credit report. The higher your credit score is, the ...
CFPB May Crack Down Further on Debt Collectors as Result of Survey
- Mar 9 2017
With nearly $800 billion being held in credit card debt today by US citizens, many still experience harassment by debt collectors daily, despite laws that have been put in place ...
Should I Ask A Debt Collector To Only Contact Me In Writing?
- Nov 7 2016
One of the most common complaints we hear at Fitzgerald & Campbell, APLC is that our clients are sick and tired of receiving those annoying calls from debt collectors or ...
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Files Lawsuit Against Credit Repair Company
- Nov 4 2016
The federal Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a government agency that oversees and enforces consumer protection rules and regulations against American companies that violate them. Late last month, the ...