Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. Phone Harassment?

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Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. Phone Harassment?

Is Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. (ACCI) calling you? Stop Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. phone harassment. Do they threaten to take legal action or garnish your wages? Are they calling you at all hours or several times a day? Are they telling your family and neighbors that you owe a debt?  If so what they are doing is illegal and needs to stop. You have the legal right to stop ACCI phone harassment. If a collection agency violates the FDCPA, you may be eligible to receive up to $1000.00 in statutory damages, along with covering your attorney fees.

Is Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. a Scam?

According to the Better Business Bureau website, Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. has been in business for 28 years.

Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. Better Business Bureau

Who is Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc.?

Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. is third party debt collector located in Modesto, California.

Address: PO Box 5052

Modesto, CA 95352-5052

Phone: (209) 572-3051

Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. Collection Tactics

If they engage in any of the following tactics, you may have a case:

  • Using profanity or abusive language
  • Calling you before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.
  • Calling you multiple times per week
  • Talking to others about your debt
  • Calling your workplace
  • Threatening to sue you, harm you, or destroy your credit
  • Telling you or anyone else that you’ve committed a crime
  • Calling repeatedly for the wrong person
  • Failing to notify you of your right to dispute the debt
  • Trying to collect more than legally allowed

Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. Phone Numbers

Are you receiving any harassing phone calls from any of the following numbers?

209-572-3051, (209) 572-3051, 2095723051

If the answer is yes, then you are receiving calls from a known ACCI number. You may be a victim of ACCI phone harassment.  The list above is not all the numbers that ACCI uses. The calls can be from a different number and it still be Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. calling you.  Contact our office right away so we can start the process to stop ACCI from calling you illegally. Above all, no one should live with harassment!

Common Questions

Is ACCI a scam? No, They have been in business for 28 years.

Can they garnish my wages? Yes, ACCI can garnish your wages on a Federal Student loan or if they obtain a judgment from the courts.

Can ACCI sue me? Yes, ACCI can sue you so long as the debt is within the statute of limitations

Can ACCI report my debt to the collection bureaus?  Yes, Debt collectors are allowed to place the collection account on your credit report

Can ACCI arrest me? Debt collectors don’t have the authority to have you arrested for a debt. However, if you violate a court order, e.g. an order to appear in court, the judge can issue a warrant for your arrest. Depending on the laws in your state, you may be arrested for certain debts like unpaid child support or traffic tickets.

About Us

Consumer Rights Law Firm, PLLC is a law firm that specializes in helping clients who are facing harassment from debt collectors in any form, including telephone communication. Rather than suffer alone, contact our office to begin the process to stop their harassment. Our office has been assisting consumers since 2010. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Consumer Rights Law Firm Better Business Bureau

If you are interested in learning more about how to safeguard yourself and prevent harassment from Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. call us at 855-385-8182 for immediate assistance or visit our website at www.consumerlawfirmcenter.com

Success Stories

“I would highly recommend the Consumer Rights Law Firm to anybody that has been harassed! They were very professional and straightforward about my rights”.

“I had the pleasure of dealing with Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC on 2 different occasions the staff were very courteous and helpful, and they were familiar with the Collection Agency’s in question and the harassment calls stop, I was even compensated. I would recommend this company to anyone going thru this type of harassment a very satisfied customer”.

“Because of a lie from a third-party debt collector that threatened me financially I nearly made the mistake of paying the debt collector money I couldn’t afford. The people here were friendly, knowledgeable and settled my case quickly. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!”

Check out the links below for more information:

https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/debt-collection-faqs

California Attorney General

FAQ:

  • How to get a collection agency to stop harassing you?
    You can stop a collection agency from harassing you by notifying them in writing to cease contact. Violations of the FDCPA may entitle you to statutory damages and legal fees.

  • What happens if I ignore debt collectors?
    Ignoring debt collectors won’t make the debt go away. They may continue contacting you, report the debt to credit bureaus, or sue to obtain a court judgment.

  • How many times can a collection agency call you?
    Debt collectors cannot call repeatedly to harass you. Frequent calls, especially before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m., may violate the FDCPA and give you legal recourse.

  • Is Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. a scam?
    No, Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. has been in business for 28 years according to the Better Business Bureau, though complaints exist regarding their collection practices.

  • Can Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. garnish my wages?
    Yes, ACCI can garnish your wages if they obtain a court judgment or the debt is a federal student loan, but they must follow legal procedures.

  • Can Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. sue me?
    Yes, ACCI can sue you for debts within the statute of limitations. If they file a lawsuit, a court may issue a judgment requiring payment.

  • Can Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. report my debt to credit bureaus?
    Yes, debt collectors like ACCI are legally allowed to report accounts to credit bureaus, which can affect your credit score if unpaid.

  • Can Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc. arrest me for a debt?
    No, debt collectors cannot have you arrested for a debt. Only court violations or specific obligations like unpaid child support may lead to legal consequences.

  • What collection tactics are illegal for ACCI?
    Illegal tactics include using abusive language, calling at odd hours, threatening you or others, discussing your debt with third parties, or attempting to collect more than allowed by law.

  • How can Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC assist with Affiliated Consumer Control, Inc.?
    Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC can stop ACCI harassment, help enforce your rights under the FDCPA, file complaints, and pursue statutory damages and attorney fees if laws are violated.

Attorney Derek DePetrillo

Attorney Derek DePetrillo graduated from the Massachusetts School of Law in 2007 and was admitted to practice law in the State of Massachusetts in 2007. Mr. DePetrillo is also licensed in many federal jurisdictions across the United States.

Mr. DePetrillo has been assisting consumers with consumer protection since 2010. Mr. DePetrillo’s main area of practice is under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Mr. DePetrillo has filed countless lawsuits and arbitration claims against debt collectors and banks. Mr. DePetrillo fights for the little people who have had their rights violated and need a helping hand to guide them through the stressful times of debt collection.