Debt Collectors Threatening Legal Action for Statute-Barred Old Debts
Nationwide Capital Services threatened legal action for a time-barred debt while providing inconsistent and conflicting information about the amount owed, multiple FDCPA violations. Collectors know most consumers are unaware of statute of limitations protections. A consumer tool that identifies time-barred debts and generates FDCPA violation complaint letters would have broad applicability.
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Scammers Impersonate Debt Collectors and Threaten Fraudulent Lawsuits
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Individual Credit Report and Debt Collection Complaints
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