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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2011-05-06 12:00 am
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) was the first federal law enacted to regulate the actions of legitimate telemarketers. This law was passed in 1991 by the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) and it was meant to create a balance between consumers’ rights and allowing the effective use of telemarketing by businesses.

Florida Debt Collection Laws Require Valid Registration by Debt Collection Companies

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2011-02-07 12:00 am
Under the Florida Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FFDCPA) Section 559.553, consumer debt collection agencies must be registered.

FDCPA: Does a Blank Voicemail Always Count as Notification?

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2011-02-07 12:00 am
Ever since the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was put into play back in 1978, both debtors and collectors have changed the way they deal with the collection industry. Categories were put into place, restrictions met, and notification practices were clearly lined out for future users’ protection.

A Lemon Car can outsmart you only if you let it

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2011-02-06 12:00 am
A Lemon Car can outsmart you only if you let it With the fast depreciation of new vehicles, as a wise car buyer you might want to shop for a used car rather than a brand new one.

NCO Can be Sued for Harassing You

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2011-01-28 12:00 am
NCO Financial Systems popularly known as NCO does not have any qualms whatsoever when it comes to collecting on debts form debtors – or, more frequently, innocent people who do not even owe a debt. For some time, NCO has been at the top of list of complaints concerning debt collection.

How to Teach a Debt Collector the Disappearing Act

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2011-01-28 12:00 am
Third-party debt collectors and junk debt buyers can be a nightmare for anybody who finds himself on their hit list. We often read and hear horror stories from the innocent victims of debt collectors.

Does the FDCPA Allow Collectors to Contact a Deceased Debtor's Relatives?

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2011-01-17 12:00 am
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal statute established to protect debtors from debt collection harassment. This Act is enforced by the FTC and private attorneys. Among other things, the FDCPA protects debtors form third-party debt collectors who may harass them if a loved one dies.

FDCPA CLAIMS ARE ON THE RISE

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2010-12-26 12:00 am
Just about everyone has heard of, if not experienced, a horror story or two about an obnoxious bill collector who calls repeatedly at one's home or place of work on a debt they may, or may not owe, even after being told by a consumer not to call any more.

Debt Collector Harassment Can Impact Your Personal and Professional Life

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2010-11-09 12:00 am
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that came into existence to ensure fair debt collection. The act is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and private attorneys to protect consumers from the unfair practices of third-party debt collectors.

Allow me to pay what I don’t owe!

Adam J Krohn / Posted: 2010-09-23 12:00 am
I am a well placed senior employee in an automobile agency and lead a big team. I was respected for my work ethics until recently when I started getting calls from a debt collector at my work place. He at first called my boss (who is also my father) which in turn gave me a tarnished image with my boss. After persistent trials I reached the person who called my boss.

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