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Know the Facts About Debt Collectors: 6 Things You Do and 4 Things You Don’t Do

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Debt Collection Is the Top Consumer Complaint. Financial educator Brandy Speers will discuss this topic and cover:

  1. What To Do When Debt Collector Calls
    • Keep Collections Log
    • Write Request They Stop Contacting You (option)
    • Tell the Collector If You Think You Don't Owe the Debt
    • Tell the Collector You Can’t Afford to Pay (option)
    • Give the Collector Your Current Address
    • Know What the Collector Can and Cannot Do

B. What Not to Do When a Debt Collector Calls

  • Giving Collector Your Personal Financial Information
  • Making "Good Faith" Payment
  • Making Promises or Admitting Debt is Valid
  • Losing Your Temper

What types of debts are covered?

Can a debt collector contact me any time or any place?

How long can a collection agency attempt to collect a debt?

How can I stop a debt collector from contacting me?

Can they contact anyone else about my debt?

What does the debt collector have to tell me about the debt?

Can they keep contacting me if I don’t think I owe any money?

What practices are off limits for them?

Can they garnish my bank account or my wages?

Can federal benefits be garnished?

What to do if a debt collector sues me?

Where do I report a debt collector for an alleged violation?

Contact Brandy Here: 888-818-5669  Yourmoneywisdomnow.com

 

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