Fwd: Stop a debt collector’s empty threats

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From: Federal Trade Commission <subscribe@subscribe.ftc.gov>
Date: Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 11:28 AM
Subject: Stop a debt collector's empty threats
To: iammejtm@gmail.com

Stop a debt collector's empty threats by Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Calls from debt collectors can add to the stress of having financial problems. When those calls involve harassment, threats and intimidation, the situation can get even worse — especially if you don't know your rights. The FTC enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to protect consumers from deceptive, abusive, or unfair debt collection tactics. On June 23, 2014, the FTC filed a joint complaint with the State of New York against National Check Registry for violating the FDCPA by allegedly using outrageous and intimidating methods to get people to pay debts immediately — often debts that were in dispute. Read more >   SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:  Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Jeremy Tobias Matthews