Collection Agencies Continue Pursuing Disputed Debts Without Automatic Hold Mechanism
Monterey Financial refuses to stop collection activity for a disputed gym membership debt, continuing contact despite explicit consumer dispute. No automatic hold triggers when a consumer formally disputes a debt, leaving the consumer responsible for enforcing their own FDCPA rights through complaint channels. Disputed debts should enter a hold state pending validation but this is not enforced by collectors.
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