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Debt Collector Threatened Arrest: Why This Is Always Illegal (And What It Means for You)

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Debt Collector Threatened Arrest

You cannot be sent to jail for failing to pay a civil consumer debt like a credit card or medical bill. Threatening criminal charges is an explicit violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Legitimate agencies rarely make this threat. If you hear it, you are likely dealing with a scam or a … Read more

Debt Collectors and Social Media: What They’re Allowed to Do (And What They’re Not)

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Can Debt Collectors Contact You On Social Media

Since a major federal rule update in 2021, debt collectors are legally allowed to contact you through private direct messages on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Legitimate collectors must clearly identify themselves upfront. If an account asks for payment via gift cards or peer-to-peer apps, or threatens you with arrest via a direct … Read more