United Collection Bureau Collection Abuse

New York Debt Collection Abuse Lawyer

Do you believe that you have been subjected to harassment from a United Collection Bureau debt collector?

Your legal rights as a consumer may have been violated.
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have vast protections against abusive and deceptive collection techniques.

Consumer Rights Attorney in New York

If you believe that you are a victim of an abusive or deceptive debt collector, then contact a New York debt collections harassment  lawyer who can help you take legal action against them and hold them accountable for their actions.

Illegal tactics include:

• Using expletives or offensive words;
• Making false threats, such as to sue or garnish your wages, without the intent and ability to do so;
• Calling continually to annoy or harass you;
•  Telling your neighbors, family, or employer about the debt;
•  Threatening to have you imprisoned;
• Calling at unreasonable hours, such as after 9:00 p.m. or before 8:00 a.m.

While the above list includes some of the more common violations, consumers should be aware that debt collectors may not do anything that is harassing or deceptive.

If you have been harassed or deceive by a debt collector,  contact us today and we can help you determine whether you have a viable lawsuit. If so we may be able to represent you in your lawsuit against them.

The FDCPA allows consumers who win their suits to collect compensation for attorney fees as well as damages.  Thus, our firm generally works on a contingency basis; you only pay when we win your case on your behalf.