Debt Collectors Violating FDCPA: Harassment Past Statute of Limitations
Debt collection agencies contact employers, access credit files, and attempt collection on legally expired debts in violation of FDCPA. Consumers lack easy tools to document violations, generate dispute letters, and pursue legal remedies. The harm is both financial (credit damage) and personal (workplace harassment).
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