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Can debt collectors threaten legal action?

Writer John Parsons

Under the FDCPA, a debt collector cannot threaten to sue you to force faster payment of a debt. More often than not, when a collection agent or lawyer threatens to sue, it is to frighten you into making larger payments or establishing an impractical and financially infeasible payment schedule.

Who does Unifund CCR collect for?

Unifund specializes in managing, servicing, purchasing and liquidation of non-performing judgments and defaulted consumer portfolios from major banks, creditors, originators, financial institutions, and owners of distressed receivables.

What to do if you get sued by Unifund CCR?

If you’ve been sued by Unifund CCR, LLC in a debt collection lawsuit, consider hiring a qualified attorney experienced in debt defense.   The Law Offices of Robert J. Nahoum, P.C. routinely represents consumers in debt collection lawsuits brought by debt buyers like Unifund CCR, LLC in New York and New Jersey.

Where is Unifund CCR, LLC located in Cincinnati?

Unifund CCR, LLC makes debt collection calls from (888) 473-5021 and (888) 473-5021 and is located at: 10625 Techwoods Circle. Cincinnati, OH 45242. Unifund CCR, LLC is a notorious violator of federal debt collection laws known as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and is sued regularly by consumers for these violations.

Who is suing you for an old debt?

Unifund CCR LLC is suing you for an old debt. WHO IS UNIFUND CCR, LLC?: Unifund CCR, LLC, also known as Unifund CCR Partners is an infamous “debt buyer”, buying up portfolios of old debt from banks, credit card companies, hospitals, doctors, cell phone companies and car companies for pennies on the dollar.

Can a debt collector Sue you for a loan?

This is a fairly boilerplate defense that rarely works against a debt collector. This is saying that even if all the facts alleged against you are true, there is no legal basis to collect any money. Since debt collectors are alleging that you owe them money for a loan or credit card, this rarely works.