Yes — under FDCPA, you can sue a debt collector for violations like calling at unreasonable hours, contacting you after a cease-and-desist, lying about the debt, or failing to validate. Statutory damages are up to $1,000 per violation, plus actual damages and attorney's fees. Here at Credisure Fix, we identify FDCPA violations during our review and connect you with consumer protection attorneys when warranted.
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