Debt Collector Harassment
When third-party debt collectors harass, threaten, or lie about what you owe, the FDCPA lets you sue and recover statutory damages, actual damages, and attorneys’ fees paid by the collector.
- Harassing or abusive phone calls
- Calls at work after being told to stop
- Threats of arrest or garnishment that won’t happen
- Contact after a cease-communication letter
- Misrepresenting the debt amount or legal status
- Disclosing your debt to family, neighbors, or employer