Harassed or Abused by a Debt Collector?
Debt collectors who are attempting to contact you to resolve debts that they believe you owe must follow the law in their collection activities. Frequently, however, these collection agencies and other consumer debt collectors use harassment and abusive tactics to intimidate people into paying them. If you have been harassed or abused by a debt collector, you may be able to bring the collector to court and pursue monetary damages, statutory damages and attorney's fees.
At the Pennsylvania law firm of Boyle, Neblett & Wenger, our lawyers can help you sue any debt collector that violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) or Pennsylvania state law. Debt collector abuse is not only annoying, but also allows debt collectors to take advantage of people. Unfortunately, instances of abuse continue to occur on a regular basis, despite federal and state laws, and holding abusers accountable is the best way to prevent harassment and illegal threats in the future.
Legitimate Debts and Unfair Collection Practices
We believe that people should pay legitimate debts and that debt collectors who play by the rules have a right to collect on their debts. As other collection agencies break the rules to get paid, however, honest debt collectors are at a disadvantage and may start to break the rules as well to close the gap with their competitors. Stopping debt collector harassment means that the playing field will be level for honest businesses and that honest consumers can feel confident that their rights will be protected.
If you are being abused or harassed by a collection agency, the best decision that you can make is to contact an experienced attorney to learn more about your rights and your options. We advise clients against negotiating with debt collectors, as these people are trained and experienced at getting people in debt to agree to unfair terms. You will not be able to argue your way out of the debts or get these companies to stop the harassment without exercising your legal rights.
Learn more information about typical abusive collector tactics, the debt collection industry and what you can do if you are faced with debt collector harassment and abuse.
Discuss Creditor Harassment at Boyle, Neblett & Wenger
You do not have to put up with verbal harassment, dishonest and misleading statements or calls to your family, neighbors and employers. You do not have to listen to threats to your safety and the safety of your family. Contact us at Boyle, Neblett & Wenger to talk with us about your situation and get experienced representation and counsel. Call our Pennsylvania law firm toll free for a no-cost case evaluation at 866-661-7930.
