A debt collector may not use unfair or unconscionable means to collect or attempt to collect any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section:
"(6) Taking or threatening to take any nonjudicial action to effect dispossession or disablement of property if: (A) there is no present right to possession of the property claimed as collateral through an enforceable security interest . . . . (B) there is no present intention to take possession of the property."
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Debt Collector's Name] [Debt Collector's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Letter Informing Debt Collector of Unfair Practices in Collection Activities Certified Mail: [Tracking Number] Dear [Debt Collector's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the recent communication regarding the collection of debts associated with my account. While I understand my responsibility to settle any outstanding debts, it has come to my attention that your collection practices may be in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FD CPA), particularly regarding the taking or threatening to take any nonjudicial action where there is no present right or intent to exercise such rights. It is essential to have a clear understanding of the specific actions that have raised concerns in my case. Consequently, I request that you cease and desist any of the following nonjudicial collection activities immediately and confirm in writing your compliance with this request: 1. Taking or Threatening to Take Legal Action: — Generating false or misleading statements regarding legal consequences if the debt remains unpaid. — Misrepresenting the debt collector's ability or authority to take legal action against me. — Utilizing intimidating language or misrepresentation to give a false impression of the potential legal repercussions for nonpayment. 2. Falsely Representing the Judicial Process: — Implying or directly claiming that a lawsuit has been filed against me when no such legal action has taken place. — Representing non-lawyers as attorneys or utilizing letterheads or logos that may confuse or mislead me into believing I am dealing with legal professionals. 3. Threatening to Garnish Wages, Property, or Assets: — Making false or exaggerated threats of wage garnishment, property seizure, or asset forfeiture. — Threatening action that is not legally permissible or feasible as a nonjudicial collection process. 4. Harassment or Coercion: — Persistently calling at unreasonable hours or making frequent and continuous communication with the intent to annoy, harass, or abuse. — Engaging in verbal abuse, derogatory language, or offensive behavior during collection efforts. I believe it is crucial for all parties involved to ensure compliance with the FD CPA and maintain ethical practices throughout the debt collection process. I respectfully request that you review your actions and confirm within 30 days that all nonjudicial actions mentioned above have been ceased and that no further attempts to engage in such practices will occur. Please direct all correspondence concerning this matter to my address provided above or via email at [Your Email Address]. I expect to receive your response within the specified timeframe. Failure to address these concerns or continued violations of the FD CPA may result in my filing a formal complaint with the relevant regulatory authorities, as well as seeking legal counsel to protect my rights and pursue appropriate remedies. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve this issue amicably and ensure a fair and lawful debt collection process. Sincerely, [Your Name][Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Debt Collector's Name] [Debt Collector's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Letter Informing Debt Collector of Unfair Practices in Collection Activities Certified Mail: [Tracking Number] Dear [Debt Collector's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the recent communication regarding the collection of debts associated with my account. While I understand my responsibility to settle any outstanding debts, it has come to my attention that your collection practices may be in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FD CPA), particularly regarding the taking or threatening to take any nonjudicial action where there is no present right or intent to exercise such rights. It is essential to have a clear understanding of the specific actions that have raised concerns in my case. Consequently, I request that you cease and desist any of the following nonjudicial collection activities immediately and confirm in writing your compliance with this request: 1. Taking or Threatening to Take Legal Action: — Generating false or misleading statements regarding legal consequences if the debt remains unpaid. — Misrepresenting the debt collector's ability or authority to take legal action against me. — Utilizing intimidating language or misrepresentation to give a false impression of the potential legal repercussions for nonpayment. 2. Falsely Representing the Judicial Process: — Implying or directly claiming that a lawsuit has been filed against me when no such legal action has taken place. — Representing non-lawyers as attorneys or utilizing letterheads or logos that may confuse or mislead me into believing I am dealing with legal professionals. 3. Threatening to Garnish Wages, Property, or Assets: — Making false or exaggerated threats of wage garnishment, property seizure, or asset forfeiture. — Threatening action that is not legally permissible or feasible as a nonjudicial collection process. 4. Harassment or Coercion: — Persistently calling at unreasonable hours or making frequent and continuous communication with the intent to annoy, harass, or abuse. — Engaging in verbal abuse, derogatory language, or offensive behavior during collection efforts. I believe it is crucial for all parties involved to ensure compliance with the FD CPA and maintain ethical practices throughout the debt collection process. I respectfully request that you review your actions and confirm within 30 days that all nonjudicial actions mentioned above have been ceased and that no further attempts to engage in such practices will occur. Please direct all correspondence concerning this matter to my address provided above or via email at [Your Email Address]. I expect to receive your response within the specified timeframe. Failure to address these concerns or continued violations of the FD CPA may result in my filing a formal complaint with the relevant regulatory authorities, as well as seeking legal counsel to protect my rights and pursue appropriate remedies. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that we can resolve this issue amicably and ensure a fair and lawful debt collection process. Sincerely, [Your Name]
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.
