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General Discussion
This folder is for general discussion of debt collection issues. As with all postings in this forum, appropriate language and courtesy are to be used or the postings will be struck. - 80 Topics
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Nationwide Debt Collector Wil…
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The Debt Collector vs. The Wi…
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Social Security and VA [Veterans Administration] Benefits: Can They Be Garnished?
This folder examines whether a debt collector [or any creditor] can lawfully threaten to or take any action to try to garnish your social security benefits, VA benefits, or disability benefits received through Social Security or the VA. If they cannot, is it an FDCPA violation to threaten to do so? - 5 Topics
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Bad Faith Actions: Can Collector Sue You For Fees/Costs?
If you bring a bad faith action against a party under the FDCPA, there is a provision to allow them to sue you for fees/costs. - 2 Topics
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15 USC 1692k[a][3]: Horkey De…
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Attorneys: Are They Debt Collectors?
This folder examine when and how an attorney takes on the role of a debt collector and will be deemed a "debt collector" under the FDCPA and be subjected to its provisions. - 13 Topics
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So-Called Litigation Privileg…
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Collectors Suing Consumers in the Wrong Venue
This folder examines instances where debt collectors [and their attorneys, whether the attorney fits the definition of "debt collector"] file suit against a debtor/consumer in the wrong venue. - 8 Topics
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re: Venue Proper
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Least Sophisticated Consumer: What Is It and When Does It Apply?
This folder examines the definition and application of the Least Sophisticated Consumer Standard. - 9 Topics
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Nichols v. Northland Groups, …
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Strict Liability Under the FDCPA
This folder examines the concept of strict liability and whether any defenses may be asserted to strict liability. When does strict liability apply? - 9 Topics
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filing suit on a time-barred …
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Time-Barred Debts: Can These Be Collected On?
This folder examines collection of time-barred debts, the concept of moral obligations, as opposed to judicially enforceable debts, and whether the FDCPA is implicated. - 11 Topics
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Lowe v. Elite Recovery Soluti…
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Threats to Take Action Which Cannot Be Legally Done
This folder examines the FDCPA violation occurring when a debt collector threatens to do or take some action adverse to the consumer which the collector is not legally entitled to do. - 8 Topics
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Subrogating Insurer/Collector…
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Harassing Calls from Creditor…
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Unauthorized Practice of Law: Debt Collectors Pretending to be Lawyers or Implying That They Act Like Lawyers
This folder examines the all-too-frequent problem where collectors pretend to be lawyers or imply that they can do things that only a lawyer can do. The folder also examines instances where the collector threatens to do things which it cannot lawfully do. - 20 Topics
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Navarro v. Eskanos & Adler, N…
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Junk Debt Buyers: Who Are They and What Do They Do?
This folder examines the junk debt buyers of America. It examines who they are and what they do. - 5 Topics
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debt buyers will meets the de…
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Saint Torrance v. Firstar
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Re: Joint Account
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Desantis v. Roz-Ber, Inc.,
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Re: Using the Name "Credit Bu…
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FDCPA mini-miranda and valida…
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American Credit Card Processi…
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Quotes: On Debt Collection and Its Abuses
This folder is for quotes by famous or infamous people about debt collection and collection abuses. You may lift and use the quotes but we strongly advise that you check the source as we are in no position to verify the accuracy of the quotes shared by visitors to this site. [[Lawyer Disclaimer as usual]]. - 6 Topics
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Creating Money
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Newsletter: 2nd Quarter: 2001
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Basic Outline
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Using Lawyer Letterhead
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Subrogating Insurer/Collector…
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Gough v. Bernhardt & Strawser…
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Permissible Contacts: Overview
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Can debt collectors write to …
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Using the Name "Credit Bureau…
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Georgia Statutes of Limitation
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Harassing Calls from Creditor…
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Basic Allegations Required
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Threats to Turn In a 1099-C to the IRS
Some debt collectors are threatening consumers with turning in a 1099-C to the IRS ostensibly under 26 USC 6050P and claiming that discharged debt is "income" to the consumer. Is that legal? - 10 Topics
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Kuehn v. Cadle Co., Inc.
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44 State AGs Settle with Choi…
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Green Tree Financial Corp. v.…
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Verbal Disputes Suffice
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Using the Name "Credit Bureau…
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Additional Collection Fees, Interest, Surcharges and Other Assessments
Can you have these padded onto your debt? - 3 Topics
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1692k[a][3]: Lemieux v. Guy
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