Debt collector ignores written FDCPA dispute and continues Affirm collection
A consumer sent a written dispute and validation request to January Technologies collecting on behalf of Affirm, but the collector continued contacting and collecting despite the dispute. FDCPA requires collectors to cease collection activity after receiving a written dispute, but enforcement depends entirely on consumers filing formal complaints.
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