Debt Info

There are literally millions of credit cards in the world today and even with the current credit crunch, the numbers of cards being issued is still on the increase, so the ramifications for the credit card industry are immense and for them at least, difficult to comprehend.

During the good times, credit card companies issued cards under the guidelines of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. However, in their greed to attract even greater numbers of customers each month, they forgot to ensure that their consumer credit agreements they issued to customers were legal and above reproach. This situation changed in April 2008 with the creation of new rules and regulations that fully covered every lending institution that issued a consumer credit agreement.

However (and this is the good part), there are literally millions of potentially flawed agreements in existence that mean you, the consumer, can wipe out your total credit card debt in an instant, legally and ethically/

The other thing to consider is that legal loophole applies to all unsecured debt such as personal loans, car finance, mortgages and PPI. They all have to abide by the Consumer Credit Act (CCA) 1974 and if they do not, then they could be left open to all of their customers making a claim against the vaibility of their credit agreement.

This is the hottest topic in the financial services industry at the moment as credit card companies frantically look to avoid claims and the potential for huge losses. They are full aware of this situation and are bracing themselves for the fall out as this dwarfs anything we have seen from the ‘reclaim your bank charges’ scneario that has been on the news for the last 12 months.

The process itself is simple to administer if you know how and if you have the right Barrister contacts. The Barrister in question must have an understanding of the legal process and the ensuing legal complexities of wiping out credit card debt. But remember, it is happening now and hundreds of thousands of people have started to wipe out their debts and ensure that they can start living a debt free life once again.

No one is free from becoming indebted, but people with impulsive behaviors and compulsive buyers are the most prone to fall into great amounts of debt. After this happens, specialized agencies start the collection process.
The most common collectors are attorneys who, on a regular basis, collect debts. According to the 1986 amendment of the Fair Debt collection Practices Act, said lawyers are considered debt collectors.
Now we know who the collector is. So who is the debtor? A person who:

– owes a personal loan

– uses a credit card (let us presume that is a excessive use)

– is actually paying a home loan (home mortgage)
By law, how does the debt collection procedure work?
The collection responsibility rests on the hands of the designated attorney. How he collects money from the debtor is also his responsibility. No forceful means will be allowed. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act demands a fair treatment to any debtor. Lawyers cannot use any threatening method to collect the money involved.
Can a lawyer or collection agency harass me?
By law, no lawyer or collection agency can harass a debtor. According to the law, any debt collector is restricted from exercising any threat of violence or causing any damage to a debtor. Collection agencies are forbidden to publish any debtor’s name in public nor can they harass debtors by phone. People should know that the law is on their side.
Debt collectors are not supposed to:

– collect an amount greater than the original debt

– previously deposit a post-dated check

– introduce themselves as government workers

– take away your house or property or threaten to do so.

– make false statements on government policies

– force you to accept calls
Whenever a debt collector brakes the law by practicing any of the aforementioned activities, punishment can be severe. You could also sue these lawyers, and you have one year to start the process. After winning the lawsuit, you recover the money because of all the damage suffered. You also receive the court costs and attorney fees. The law may protect you from harassment from lawyers, but it will not prevent you from paying your debts.