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Proposed Change to FL Debt Harassment Law
Florida AG Requests Expanded Authority Over Debt Collectors
Due to the challenging economic times, instances of bill collectors using abusive tactics to bully creditors have become increasingly common. The issue of illegal debt collection practices has come to the attention of Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum, who has proposed a change in Florida's state law that would increase his ability to take action against abusive debt collectors.
On November 3, 2009, McCollum sent a letter to the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives requesting expanded authority to bring civil suits against debt collectors who engage in abusive and illegal practices. McCollum's proposals would expand the protection offered to consumers by making certain debt collection practices a "per se" violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUPTA). McCollum has also made efforts to help debt harassment victims by instructing his staff to develop a more efficient complaint referral system and setting up a joint task force with the Office of Financial Regulation.
In addition, the Florida Attorney General's Office will begin working directly with Attorneys General in other states in order to deal with complaints about debt collection agencies operating outside of Florida.
Read the letter sent by Attorney General Bill McCollum to the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
If you have experienced creditor harassment, fill out the free case evaluation form to contact Morgan & Morgan's debt harassment attorneys today.
