New Jersey Letter Informing Debt Collector of Unfair Practices in Collection Activities - Collecting an Amount not Authorized by the Agreement Creating the Debt or by Law

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Section 808 of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1692f, provides, in part, as follows:


"A debt collector may not use unfair or unconscionable means to collect or attempt to collect any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section:


"(1) The collection of any amount (including any interest, fee, charge, or expense incidental to the principal obligation) unless such amount is expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or permitted by law."

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New Jersey consumers, like those in all states, are protected by the Federal Debt Collection Fair Practices Act. The law has restrictions for when and how debt collectors can contact consumers, and also has protections against deception and harassment by creditors.

Debt collectors must be truthful The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act states that debt collectors cannot use any false, deceptive or misleading representation to collect the debt. Along with other restrictions, debt collectors cannot misrepresent: The amount of the debt. Whether it's past the statute of limitations.

If the FDCPA is violated, the debtor can sue the debt collection company as well as the individual debt collector for damages and attorney fees.

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.

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.

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.16 Sept 2020

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.

The FDCPA broadly prohibits a debt collector from using 'any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. ' 15 U.S.C. § 1692e. The statute enumerates several examples of such practices, 15 U.S.C.

Debts that may not be covered are those that are not incurred voluntarily, such as income taxes, parking and speeding tickets, and domestic support obligations like child support and alimony, or spousal support.

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.

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New Jersey Letter Informing Debt Collector of Unfair Practices in Collection Activities - Collecting an Amount not Authorized by the Agreement Creating the Debt or by Law