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What else can I help you with?
Can debt collectors take settlement money?
Debt collectors can indeed take settlement money from someone if they owe debt. These collectors may take from what they need to.
Can debt collectors take you to court for unpaid debts?
Yes, debt collectors can take you to court for unpaid debts in order to try to collect the money owed.
Is it ok to hide from debt collectors?
No its illegal, you have to pay your debt rather than hiding. If you not paying your debt and hiding from debt they can take you to the court.
Can credit card debt collectors take you to court in Maine?
Yes.
Can debt collectors legally contact your employer?
There are specific laws in place to protect consumers from harassment from debt collectors. It is illegal for debt collectors to contact you at work if your employer does not allow this. Record all contact by debt collectors just in case you have to take them to court in the future. Also, I advise you to check online for laws in your state that protect you against harassment.
Do you have to pay the entire balance of what is owed to debt collectors?
Debt collectors are under no obligation to take a lesser amount than what you originally owe. Most will agree to and acceptable payment plan or offer a settlement if the original creditor allows it.
How do you stop debt collectors from calling?
Tell them to take your name/number off of their list. They have lists of numbers they just call....
If you stop paying your credit cards can they come after your property?
A debt is a debt. The credit card collectors can take you to court and get a judgment on you to pay what is due. They can have your wages garnished. This is the channels they will take first. If they do not get satisfied through garnishments they can go after your property. But this is rare.
Can you be forced to take out a loan?
If you are in need of money to help a finical situation you may be forced by debt collectors to create a loan to pay them off
Can debt collectors take money out your wages?
They need to get permission, once they have it, they can. An attachment of earnings order is a method by which money will be stopped from a defendant's wages to pay a debt and as such will only help if the defendant is in paid employment. :(
If you have no job and no assets what can debt collectors do to you?
they can take you to court, remove your unessential furniture - like your tv and hi-fi, they could demand you be declared bankrupt, if it is a government debt or a utility debt they could even arrest you. But even if you have little money, you can offer than
Is it illegal for debt collectors to go to your neighbors house?
Debt collectors are generally prohibited from disclosing information about your debt to third parties, including your neighbors. They are allowed to contact third parties to obtain or confirm your contact information, but they cannot discuss the details of your debt with them. If you believe a debt collector is harassing you or disclosing your debts to others, you should seek legal advice.
