Louisiana Law Help

Debt Collectors

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• Facts About Debt Collection (FAQs)

  In debt? Harassed by creditors or collection agencies? Find out what bills to pay, and what your rights and choices are. Read More

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Lafayette Office

• Consumer Issues (Brochure)

  See this brochure with helpful information about consumer loans, defective merchandise, bankruptcy, truth in lending, equal credit opportunity, fair credit reporting, fair debt collection, and more. Content Detail

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation Lafayette Office

• What Are Open Accounts? (Article + Link)

  A quick introduction to open accounts. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS)

• Consumer Debt Problems and Debt Collection Lawsuit Responses (Article + Link)

  Learn about Law Help Interactive and how the program can help you create a response to a debt collection lawsuit. Follow the link to answer questions that are used to build a response that you can file in court. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Consumer Unit, with other stakeholders.

• How to Tell If A Call is Fraud? Identity Theft, Scams and More (Link)

  The FTC has created dozens of videos about all kinds of consumer issues. There are quick videos about credit reports, debt collectors, identity theft, job scams, and more. Follow the link and search for the topic that interests you. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Debt Collection: Know Your Rights (Video + Link)

  Watch this video from the FTC to learn more about your rights when it comes to debt collection. For more information, check out the link to the FTC website. Includes a link to report robocalls. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

• Your Debt Collection Defense (Videos + FAQs)

  Five-video series about dealing with debt collectors, what to do if you receive a debt collection lawsuit, and defending yourself in court. Was a judgment entered without your knowledge? How to tell if legal papers were served properly and what to do if money is being taken from your account. Read More

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  National Association of Consumer Advocates

• What Should I Do When a Debt Collector Contacts Me? (Article + Link)

  Learn how to respond to debt collectors. This website hosts sample letters to use in a variety of different situations. Read More

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  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

• Garnishing Wages of Military Personnel and Federal Employees (FAQs)

  Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about garnishing the pay of a member of the military and civilian employees paid by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Content Detail

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  Defense Finance and Accounting Service

• Glossary of English-Spanish Financial Terms (Link)

  See this online English-Spanish guide to words about money and finance. Content Detail

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  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Some Louisiana Default Judgments from March 17, 2020 to July 5, 2020 are Illegal

  If a default judgment was granted against you between March 17, 2020, and July 5, 2020, it’s possible that this judgment may have been illegal. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)