Collection Abuse

Long Island Debt Collection Abuse Lawyer

Over 20 Years of Experience Helping Clients Protect Their Rights to Fair Debt Collection

Economic insecurity is an overwhelming and sometimes tormenting fear for you and your loved ones. Perhaps you lost your job, are going through a divorce, or have unexpected medical bills because you or a loved one has become ill. Harassing calls from debt collectors and their threats to take legal action against you further add to this stress.

If you are being harassed by creditors, call the Law Office of Gregory A. Goodman, P.C. to learn more about your rights. Our Long Island collection abuse lawyer can help you better understand your situation and prevent creditors from making life miserable.

Reach out to the debt collection abuse lawyer in Long Island at Law Office of Gregory A. Goodman, P.C. today. Call (800) 242-3740 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

You Have a Right to Fair Debt Collection

Debt collection agencies are allowed to check up on debtors, but they cannot abuse them. The line between is clear.

What is Considered Debt Collection Abuse?

You should hire an attorney if you have experienced any of the following debt collection abuses:

Calling over and over again and at all different times of the day
Threatening you with legal action
Calling you at work after you advised them that you are not allowed to receive these phone calls at work
Contacting you after you have sent written notification that you do want to be called anymore
Filing legal action and/or taking a judgment without properly serving you
Contacting friends or family about your debt
Calling you before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
Failure to disclose who they are and that they are actually calling regarding a debt
Messages left on a public answering machine

Attempt or threaten to collect a debt that is too old to enforce under state law
Claiming they are with a public agency when in fact they are not
Claiming to be an attorney when in fact the debt collector is not
Threatening violence or harm
Making threats to report you of having committed a crime
Using profane, abusive or vulgar language
Misrepresent the character, amount, or legal status of a debt
Threatening to take any action that cannot be taken legally, such as having you arrested
Threatening to communicate false credit information
Demanding your social security number, credit or debit card, or bank account information
Failure to send written details about the debt within five (5) days of the first call placed to you
Making any false promise to improve your credit score

What Should You Do If You Believe You Are Being Harassed?

If you suspect you are being harassed by a debt collector, it is crucial to take immediate steps to protect your rights. Begin by documenting every interaction with the debt collector. Keep a detailed log of phone calls, including the date, time, and content of the conversation. Save all written correspondence, such as letters or emails, as these can serve as evidence of abusive or unlawful practices.

Understanding your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is essential. This federal law prohibits harassment, threats, and deceptive practices by debt collectors. For example, collectors are not allowed to contact you at odd hours, use abusive language, or threaten legal actions they cannot take. Knowing these rules will help you identify when your rights are being violated.

You can also request that the debt collector cease further communication by sending a written letter. This is your legal right under the FDCPA, and collectors must comply. Additionally, if you have retained an attorney, direct the debt collector to communicate with your legal counsel instead.

If the harassment continues despite these efforts, you may have grounds to take legal action. An experienced debt collection abuse attorney can assess your case, help you gather evidence, and pursue compensation for damages. Acting quickly and consulting with a legal professional will ensure your rights are fully protected.

How Can a Long Island Collection Abuse Attorney Help Me?

Debt is stressful, and constant collection notices do not help. Let our attorneys protect your rights as a consumer and help to stop this abuse from happening. Whether you need a medical bill lawyer to combat a hospital debt collector, or an FDCPA lawyer to fight an aggressive collection agency, we are ready to help. Do not be intimated and do not let yourself be subjected to this type of conduct any longer.

Contact the Experienced Collection Abuse Attorneys at The Law Office of Gregory A. Goodman, P.C. Today

You have rights. Call the Law Office of Gregory A. Goodman, P.C. to learn them. You may even be able to commence a lawsuit against them if they violated the law. Just because you have a problem paying your bills does not mean that you should be subjected to harassment and relentless intimidation.

Get started on protecting your rights by calling (800) 242-3740 or contacting our Long Island collection abuse lawyers online now. We offer free initial consultations.

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