Know Your Rights: Debt Collectors Contacting You
Even if you owe a debt, you have rights about when and how a debt collector contacts you.
Read MoreDebt Collection 2.0: Comments to the Federal Trade Commission
Comments of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Federal Trade Commission
Debt Collection 2.0
Project No. P114802
Submitted May 27, 2011
1. Introduction
Read MoreCollection of a Deceased Person's Debt: Comments to the Federal Trade Commission
Submitted by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
December 1, 2010
Federal Trade Commission
Office of the Secretary, Room H-135 (Annex W)
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20580
ATTN: Christopher Koegel
Ted's Story: Company Told His Friend Details of His Loan During Debt Collection Attempt
Ted, behind in paying the interest on his loan, was called by a supervisor of the company while he was out. A friend answered and was told many details about the loan (loan amount, amount behind in payment, intentions to take legal action, etc.). Read More