Although debt collectors and creditors are certainly entitled to pursue legitimate means to collect valid debts, federal and Connecticut state law provide significant protections to consumers. And, these laws provide consumers with powerful remedies when debt collectors and creditors violate the law. The following are examples of conduct that may be in violation of the law:
Threatening or implying that non-payment of a debt can result in arrest or imprisonment.
Calling at work after you have notified the collector that you are not permitted to accept collection calls at work.
Discussing the fact that you owe a debt with a third party without your permission.
Mischaracterizing the amount or nature of the debt.
Making any misleading or fraudulent statement.
Continuing to contact you about a debt after you have given them contact information for your attorney.
Suggesting that you can not get rid of a debt (other than a student loan) by filing bankruptcy.
Threatening to take your house, garnish your wages, sue you, or take any other action that is not intended.
Consumer Law Group has handled hundreds of claims against debt collectors and creditors for violating federal or state law. Please contact us to discuss whether we can assist you.
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