It pays to know your rights and keep a record of all your communications when you butt heads with debt collectors. Here are some ways to hold your own.
When you bargain with a debt collector, you’re dealing with a tough, professional negotiator. One advantage you could have knowing your rights.
When collecting a debt from you, a debt collector must play by the rules. It behooves you to also know the rules. Check out consumer brochures on fair debt collection from the Federal Trade Commission. Many states have their own debt collection laws; for more information, contact the attorney general’s office in your state.
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It pays to know your rights and keep a record of all your communications when you butt heads with debt collectors. Here are some ways to hold your own.<\/p>\n\n\t
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When you bargain with a debt collector, you’re dealing with a tough, professional negotiator. One advantage you could have knowing your rights.<\/p>\n\n\t
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When collecting a debt from you, a debt collector must play by the rules. It behooves you to also know the rules. Check out consumer brochures on fair debt collection from the Federal Trade Commission. Many states have their own debt collection laws; for more information, contact the attorney general’s office in your state. <\/p>\n\n