Debt Collector Uses False Attorney Claims to Avoid Validating Debt
A debt collector responded to a certified validation request by falsely claiming the debtor had an attorney, bypassing its legal obligation to validate the debt. FDCPA violations by collectors are pervasive and enforcement requires significant consumer effort.
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