Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Michigan

I had two checks bounce to a company. The original company sold the debt to another company.

The new company is calling threatening to press criminal charges Can they do this even though they bought the debt knowing it was bad in the first place?


Asked on 7/10/12, 9:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Renee Walsh LawRefs Nonprofit

No, they can't do that. It is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you would like me to write a letter for you, or to assist you in settling the matter, please contact me via my website www.lawrefs.com or directly via email at [email protected]. My website has useful information on debt collection practices.

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Answered on 7/10/12, 9:21 am


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