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Ask a Lawyer: Which Debt Collectors are covered under the FDCPA?

Dear Consumer Protection Attorney: I have several debt collectors calling me.  While some of the callers are from my credit …

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Debt Collection FAQs

Debt Collection FAQs: A Guide for Consumers If you’re behind in paying your bills, or a creditor’s records mistakenly make …

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New 11th Circuit FDCPA Ruling – SHOUP v. McCURDY & CANDLER, LLC

The Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit recently issued its ruling in SHOUP v. McCURDY & CANDLER, LLC. Ms. Shoup …

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Open Letter to Oklahoma House of Representatives Regarding Senate Bill 1430

Dear Oklahoma House of Representatives: I am a consumer protection attorney practicing in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Although my practice is now …

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Who’s Calling? That Debt Collector Could Be a Fake

Consumers across the country report that they’re getting telephone calls from people trying to collect on loans the consumers never …

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Oklahoma Senate Bill 1430 – The Bartmann Bill for Ethical Debt Collection?

I was surprised to learn that one of the most vocal advocates for reform of the collection industry is (drum …

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More Debt Collector Complaints

In March of last year, the Federal Trade Commission issued its 33rd annual report describing the agency’s law enforcement and …

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Don’t Let a Debt Collector Bully You!

Don’t Let a Debt Collector Bully You! Debt Collection agencies use all sorts of illegal tactics to intimidate people into …

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