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Maine Letter Informing Debt Collector of False or Misleading Misrepresentations in Collection Activities - Using a Business Name Other Than the True Name of the Debt Collector's Business

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Collections - Fair Debt Practices Act

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Multi-State

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US-DCPA-19.5BG

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Section 807 of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1692e, provides, in part, as follows:

A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section:

"(14) The use of any business, company, or organization name other than the true name of the debt collector's business, company, or organization."

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Debt collectors cannot harass or abuse you. They cannot swear, threaten to illegally harm you or your property, threaten you with illegal actions, or falsely threaten you with actions they do not intend to take. They also cannot make repeated calls over a short period to annoy or harass you.

Unfair practices are prohibitedDeposit or threaten to deposit a postdated check before your intended payment date. Take or threaten to take property if it's not allowed. Collect more than you owe on a debt, which may include fees and interest.

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.

Write a dispute letter and send it to each credit bureau. Include information about each of the disputed itemsaccount numbers, listed amounts and creditor names. Write a similar letter to each collection agency, asking them to remove the error from your credit reports.

There are 3 ways to remove collections without paying: 1) Write and mail a Goodwill letter asking for forgiveness, 2) study the FCRA and FDCPA and craft dispute letters to challenge the collection, and 3) Have a collections removal expert delete it for you.

Yes, you may be able to sue a debt collector or a debt collection agency if it engages in abusive, deceptive, or unfair behavior. A debt collector is generally someone who buys a debt from a creditor who, for whatever reason, has been unable to collect from a consumer.

(1) The false representation or implication that the debt collector is vouched for, bonded by, or affiliated with the United States or any State, including the use of any badge, uniform, or facsimile thereof. (2) The false representation of -- (A) the character, amount, or legal status of any debt; or.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) The FDCPA prohibits debt collection companies from using abusive, unfair or deceptive practices to collect debts from you.