I Filed Bankruptcy: Why Are Creditors Still Contacting Me?
Debtors often expect creditor collection attempts to stop immediately when they file for bankruptcy protection. Sometimes the creditor isn't aware of the filing yet, which explains the collection correspondence you've just received in the...
What Happens When Creditors Try to Collect after My Bankruptcy is Discharged?
Collection After Bankruptcy When you receive a discharge at the end of your bankruptcy case you are not responsible for paying the debt. A discharge basically extends the protection of the automatic stay that...
Can I Be Sued by Debt Collectors Before Debt Has Been Verified? – Bankruptcy Attorney
Consumers who are skeptical about debt they are being sued for should have it verified before taking additional steps to get that debt resolved. Since creditors are known to sell debt accounts to collection...
Debtor Claims of Multiple Contact Attempts from Creditor after Bankruptcy Filing
A debtor who lives in Florida claims Bank of America continued to make multiple phone calls attempting to collect on outstanding debt after he filed bankruptcy, according to the Huffington Post and the Bankruptcy...
Questions and Answers about Debt Collectors and Collection Practices
Debt Collectors and Collection Practices Being contacted from a debt collector may pose some questions and concerns that should be reviewed before making payment. Sometimes consumers are unsure about certain actions debt collectors are...
Be Aware of Con-Artists Claiming to be Debt Collectors
Con-Artists Claiming to be Debt Collectors With a struggling economy, more scammers are trying to take advantage of people who are unable to make payments on their bills. Recent news reports alert consumers about...
Most Common Questions about Debt Collectors
Dealing with debt collectors can be a challenging process whether or not you owe what they are trying to collect on. Debt collectors may exercise practices that are unfair in order to get debtors...