New Mexico Letter Informing Debt Collector of False or Misleading Misrepresentations in Collection Activities - Failure to Disclose to Debtor in Initial Communication that Debt Collector was Attempting to Collect a Debt

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Section 807 of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 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:


"11) The failure to disclose in the initial written communication with the consumer and, in addition, if the initial communication with the consumer is oral, in that initial oral communication, that the debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose . . . ."

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Debt collectors are generally prohibited under federal law from using any false, deceptive, or misleading misrepresentation in collecting a debt. The federal law that prohibits this is called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

You can sue a company for sending you to collections for a debt that you don't owe. If a debt collector starts calling you out of the blue, but you know perfectly well that you made the payment in question, the law gives you the right to file an action in court against the company.

Your dispute should be made in writing to ensure that the debt collector has to send you verification of the debt. If you're having trouble with debt collection, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) (15 U.S.C. § 1681 and following), you may sue a credit reporting agency for negligent or willful noncompliance with the law within two years after you discover the harmful behavior or within five years after the harmful behavior occurs, whichever is sooner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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