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* Threaten to take property (unless done legally) | * Threaten to take property (unless done legally) | ||
What can you do if the law has been violated? A debtor has the right to sue a collector in a state or federal court within one year from the date of the violation. If a suit is favored by the debtor you may recover money for damages, court and attorney costs, plus an additional amount up to $1,000. A group of debtors can sue and recover funds for damages up to $500,000, or 1% of the collector’s net worth, whichever is less. Any problems or concerns can be reported to your state’s [[Debt Relief:Bibliography#Self Help | Attorney General’s]] office, the [[Debt Relief:Bibliography | Federal Trade Commission]], and/or the American | What can you do if the law has been violated? A debtor has the right to sue a collector in a state or federal court within one year from the date of the violation. If a suit is favored by the debtor you may recover money for damages, court and attorney costs, plus an additional amount up to $1,000. A group of debtors can sue and recover funds for damages up to $500,000, or 1% of the collector’s net worth, whichever is less. Any problems or concerns can be reported to your state’s [[Debt Relief:Bibliography#Self Help | Attorney General’s]] office, the [[Debt Relief:Bibliography | Federal Trade Commission]], and/or the [[Debt Relief:Bibliography#Self Help | American Collector's Association]] or local State Bar Association. | ||
Please be advised, that while a creditor may not call and harass you anymore, they still have the right to pursue the debt. However unlikely, they may still file suit in an attempt to collect the debt. Although Cease and Desist is a valuable tool, it should only be used when absolutely necessary. | Please be advised, that while a creditor may not call and harass you anymore, they still have the right to pursue the debt. However unlikely, they may still file suit in an attempt to collect the debt. Although Cease and Desist is a valuable tool, it should only be used when absolutely necessary. | ||