A debt collector may not use unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. This includes causing a person to incur charges for communications by concealing the true propose of the communication.
Illinois Notice to Debt Collector - Causing a Consumer to Incur Charges for Communications by Concealing the Purpose of the Communication
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Use this form to notify a debt collector they violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Receiving notice from a consumer makes it more likely a debt collector will comply with the FDCPA. If they don't comply after receiving notice, your notice letter may help prove that their actions were intentional.
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If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any
The FDCPA forbids harassing, oppressive, and abusive conductno matter what kind of communication media the debt collector uses. So, this prohibition applies to in-person interactions, telephone calls, audio recordings, paper documents, mail, email, text messages, social media, and other electronic media.
7 Most Common FDCPA ViolationsContinued attempts to collect debt not owed.Illegal or unethical communication tactics.Disclosure verification of debt.Taking or threatening illegal action.False statements or false representation.Improper contact or sharing of info.Excessive phone calls.
Without prejudice to the determination by the Department of the appropriate rate through administrative rule, a collection agency shall impose a fee of not more than 29% of the amount of child support actually collected by the collection agency subject to the provisions of subsection (a-5).
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If, within the 30-day period, the consumer disputes in writing any portion of the debt or requests the name and address of the original creditor, the collector must stop all collection efforts until he or she mails the consumer a copy of a judgment or verification of the debt, or the name and address of the original
The Debt Collectors Act specifically provides that a debt collector MAY NEVER charge more than 10% plus Vat of the amount received from the debtor as a collection commission (the Act refers to a receipt fee).
A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt.
I am responding to your contact about collecting a debt. You contacted me by phone/mail, on date and identified the debt as any information they gave you about the debt. I do not have any responsibility for the debt you're trying to collect.
