Do I have a violation

Discussion in 'Credit Talk' started by edoggie, Oct 3, 2002.

  1. edoggie

    edoggie Well-Known Member

    I just received a mail from some company named

    Collection $olutions

    Does this violate this FDCPA law § 808. Unfair practices [15 USC 1692f]




    (8) Using any language or symbol, other than the debt collector's address, on any envelope when communicating with a consumer by use of the mails or by telegram, except that a debt collector may use his business name if such name does not indicate that he is in the debt collection business.


    Sounds like it to me. I want your opinions though. Should I sue ?
     
  2. Velouria

    Velouria Well-Known Member

    Was that name listed on the envelope they mailed the letter in?
     
  3. edoggie

    edoggie Well-Known Member

    Yes.... it's Right on the face of the envelope in the senders field.
     
  4. Velouria

    Velouria Well-Known Member

    I'd say thats a violation then. The name makes it obvious they are a collection agency. If I were in this situation, I would write a letter to the CA informing them of their violation. Tell them your neighbors were picking up your mail for you while you were out of town, and now the whole neighborhood knows you are in debt! Demand that they delete the account or you will take legal action against them for violating the FDCPA, as well as your privacy. Also tell them you are filing complaints with the BBB, FTC, and AG's of your state & their state. Make sure you don't lose that envelope!
     
  5. edoggie

    edoggie Well-Known Member

    Luckily they aren't reporting to the CRA. But I'm still entitled to $1000.00 plus attorney fees ?
     
  6. PAE

    PAE Well-Known Member

    yeah
     
  7. Butch

    Butch Well-Known Member


    LOL - Man ... you guys need to start explaining your situations.

    Yes - you have a violation.
     
  8. LKH

    LKH Well-Known Member

    Sure. It's simple. Just send them a self addressed stamped envelope and tell them to send the $1000. Tell them you are entitled to it.
     
  9. sassyinaz

    sassyinaz Well-Known Member

    LOL, gotta love that!

    ;-) LKH

    Sassy
     

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