You are protected from debt collection abuse by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), but you also might have recourse under state law. While some states don’t have separate laws protecting their residents from unethical debt collector behavior, others do. Many states’ laws have provisions that are closely aligned with the FDCPA.
If you live in a state with consumer protections against debt collection agency abuse, you may be able to sue under both state and federal law.
To learn about the laws in your state, please click on your state in the map below
Illegal Behavior
It can be frightening and intimidating when debt collectors cross the boundaries of the law and impose on your personal life.
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Who is Harassing You?
Knowledge is power. Dig deeper into the background of the debt collection agency that is harassing you — and learn how to put a stop to the abuse.
» Find Your Debt Collector
Your State Laws
You’re protected by the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, but your state may have additional fair debt or fair credit reporting laws.
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From Our Clients
“I can’t tell you how happy I am with the decision I made to contact Lemberg & Associates for help with a harassing ‘junk debt’ collector.”
Rick M.
Pittsburgh, PA
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