This handbook describes the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and discusses how to negotiate with debt collectors and creditors. The handbook is divided into 4 sections. Section 1 briefly describes how consumer credit got started. Section 2 describes how to deal with debt collectors. Section 3 provides a detailed overview of the FDCPA. Finally, Section 4 is a journal for you to use to document your communicatioins with debt collectors.
Massachusetts Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Handbook
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Among the insider tips, Ulzheimer shared with the audience was this: if you are being pursued by debt collectors, you can stop them from calling you ever again by telling them '11-word phrase'. This simple idea was later advertised as an '11-word phrase to stop debt collectors'.
In most cases, the statute of limitations for a debt will have passed after 10 years. This means a debt collector may still attempt to pursue it (and you technically do still owe it), but they can't typically take legal action against you.
The time limit is sometimes called the limitation period. For most debts, the time limit is 6 years since you last wrote to them or made a payment. The time limit is longer for mortgage debts.
Communication with Creditors and Collection Agencies The Attorney General's debt collection regulations prohibit: Calling you at home more than twice for each debt in any seven-day period, or more than twice for each debt in any 30-day period at some place other than your home, such as your place of work.
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.
Your credit card debt, auto loans, medical bills, student loans, mortgage, and other household debts are covered under the FDCPA.
The statute of limitations for debt collection in Massachusetts is six years. That means that a creditor or debt collector has six years from the last payment on a debt to take a Massachusetts resident to court (even if the company is in a state that has a different statute of limitations).
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, debts can appear on your credit report generally for seven years and in a few cases, longer than that. Under state laws, if you are sued about a debt, and the debt is too old, you may have a defense to the lawsuit.
Massachusetts laws "The statute of limitations for consumer-related debt is six years. This period applies to credit card debt and oral and written contracts. However, if the debt collector has obtained a judgment against the debtor, the statute of limitations extends to 20 years."
What are the provisions of the FDCPA?Call Time Restrictions.Honoring Workplace Opt-Outs.Honoring Home Phone Opt-Outs.Restrictions Against Harassment.Restrictions Against Unfair Practices.Restrictions Against False Lawsuit Threats.
