The list of states that do not require a license for debt collection are: Georgia. Kansas. Kentucky. Michigan. Missouri. Montana. New Hampshire. New York.
Virginia's fair debt collection law makes it a crime for debt collectors to send documents simulating legal process. The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) (15 U.S.C. § 1692 and following) regulates debt collectors. The FDCPA protects consumers from unfair and deceptive debt collection practices.
The phrase in question is: “Please cease and desist all calls and contact with me, immediately.” These 11 words, when used correctly, can provide significant protection against aggressive debt collection practices.
Virginia is considered an “open border” state and does not impose collection licensing or bonding requirements for creditors, debt purchasers or collection agencies.
§ 2.2-4800. Policy of the Commonwealth; collection of accounts receivable. This chapter establishes the policy of the Commonwealth as it relates to the accounting for, management and collection of all accounts receivable due to the Commonwealth.
§ 2.2-4000. Short title; purpose The purpose of this chapter is to supplement present and future basic laws conferring authority on agencies either to make regulations or decide cases as well as to standardize court review thereof save as laws hereafter enacted may otherwise expressly provide.
In California, most credit card companies and their debt collectors have only four years to do so. Once that period elapses, the credit card company or collector loses its right to file a lawsuit against you.