Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Out Of Control

Lawsuits Against Debt Collection Agencies Are On The Rise

As the number of people backed into the corner over the debt rises so do the number of lawsuits against debt collection agencies. According to the Richmond Times Dispatch that since the recession the number of federal lawsuits under the Fair Debt Collection Act have more than doubled. Debt collectors were responsible for more than 224,000 complaints, second only to Identity Theft, according to theFair Trade Commission (FTC).

Below is a list of the states and resources that can help you get started to battle against unfair debt collection lawsuits.

 

 

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Consumer Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Out Of Control