I have talked about debt collectors collecting on a debt past the statute of limitations before. But, it is time to update this as it continues to happen! The statute of limitations states a certain amount of time for a…
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California Debt Blog: FAQ: What can a debt collector not do?
More from last week on what a debt collector cannot do. This is based on the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the California Rosenthal Act (also called the Rosenthal FDCPA). You may have seen these tactics from…
California Debt Blog: Debt collection industry ripped – again
In the “not so surprising” news category, a new report rips the debt collection industry. This report, however, goes a step further. The report suggests that states are not doing enough to help struggling consumers. The report from the NCLC,…
California Debt Blog: Debt Collector Fined for Text Messages, Envelope
This is a new one for me. When I read this story, I thought maybe I was reading The Onion. But, I went back and looked and it was from ABC. Here is the opening paragraph: “A debt collector is…
California Debt Blog: 5 MISTAKES YOU MUST AVOID WITH YOUR CREDIT
Most people have heard that they should be careful with the credit. However, when it comes to the dos and don’ts of credit, most people have no idea what to do. Here are some tips to help avoid mistakes with…