Financial Assistance Phone Harassment?
Is Financial Assistance (FA) calling you? Stop Financial Assistance 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 a violation of your rights under the law and needs to stop. You have the legal right to stop FA 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 Financial Assistance a Scam?
According to the Better Business Bureau website, Financial Assistance has been in business for 33 years.
Financial Assistance
Who is Financial Assistance?
Financial Assistance is a third party debt collector located in Bellevue, Washington. The company provides debt collection services and has been a party in Federal Court cases over 95 times. Financial Assistance collects debts on behalf of creditors. They have been accused of violating consumer’s rights and illegal and harassing communication tactics to attempt to coerce a payment from the harassed consumer.
Address: 1130 140th Ave NE Ste 100A
Bellevue, WA 98005-2974
Phone: (425) 641-3235
Financial Assistance Collection Tactics
If Financial Assistance engages 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
- Pressuring you into paying more than you can afford
Financial Assistance Phone Numbers
Are you receiving any harassing phone calls from any of the following numbers?
425-641-3235, (425) 641-3235, 4256413235
If the answer is yes, then you are receiving calls from a known FA number. You may be a victim of FA phone harassment. The list above is not all the numbers that FA uses. The calls can be from a different number and it still be Financial Assistance calling you. Contact our office right away so we can start the process to stop FA from calling you illegally. Above all, no one should live with harassment!
Vulnerable Groups and Domestic Violence
Vulnerable groups, including individuals experiencing domestic violence, often face significant obstacles when it comes to accessing financial assistance and dealing with debt collection harassment. Financial abuse is a common tactic in abusive relationships, where one partner controls or sabotages the other’s access to money, credit, and resources. This can leave victims struggling to maintain financial independence and more susceptible to aggressive tactics from debt collectors.
Debt collectors may exploit these vulnerabilities by making repeated calls, issuing threats, or using intimidation to collect debts. For those already dealing with the trauma of abuse, these actions can be overwhelming and harmful. If you are experiencing debt collection harassment, it is important to know that you have rights and options to stop debt collection harassment and protect yourself.
There are organizations and services dedicated to providing financial assistance and support to those in need. The Better Business Bureau website is a valuable tool for finding reputable companies and avoiding scams that target vulnerable consumers. Regularly checking your credit report can also help you monitor for errors or fraudulent activity that may arise from financial abuse.
Victims of domestic violence may qualify for innocent spouse relief, which can offer tax relief and help address debts incurred without their knowledge or consent. Navigating these forms and processes can be complex, but there are free and confidential resources available to assist you. Social services, including counseling, support groups, and emergency financial assistance, can provide critical support for those struggling to regain control of their finances and rebuild their lives.
Low-income individuals are often targeted by debt collectors who use persistent calling, threats, and other aggressive tactics to collect debts. However, non-profit credit counseling agencies and government programs exist to provide financial assistance, education, and support. These services can help you understand your rights, create a plan to address your debts, and access relief programs.
Education is key to empowering consumers, especially those in vulnerable situations. Learning how to stop debt collection harassment, access financial assistance, and report violations can make a significant difference. If you believe a debt collector has violated your rights, you can file complaints with the Better Business Bureau or the Federal Trade Commission. In some cases, you may be entitled to statutory damages for illegal collection practices.
Addressing debt collection harassment and providing financial assistance to vulnerable groups requires a coordinated effort. By increasing access to resources, holding debt collectors accountable, and offering education and support, we can help victims of domestic violence and other at-risk individuals achieve financial stability and regain control over their lives. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to local organizations, social services, or legal professionals for help—support is available, and you do not have to face these challenges alone.
Common Questions
Is FA a scam? No, Financial Assistance has been in business for 33 years.
Can Financial Assistance garnish my wages? Yes, FA can garnish your wages on a Federal Student loan or if they obtain a judgment from the courts.
Can FA sue me? Yes, FA can sue you so long as the debt is within the statute of limitations
Can FA report my debt to the collections bureaus? Yes, Debt collectors are allowed to place the collection account on your credit report
Can FA 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.
The following is a sample list of complaints filed against Financial Assistance in the past year and can be found on Pacer.org.
5:95-cv-00487-DEW-RSP Leftwich v. Financial Assistance
1:92-cv-00096-RJA-LGF Foster v. Financial Assistance
3:06-cv-02529-MJJ Cordero v. Financial Assistance
2:14-cv-00154-LRS Smith v. Financial Assistance
2:15-cv-01223-MJP Elfrank v. Financial Assistance
If you experience harassment or unfair practices by Financial Assistance, you can file a complaint with the (CFPB) or your state attorney general’s office for assistance.
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. We offer a legal service dedicated to providing free, confidential, and practical assistance to individuals dealing with debt collection harassment. Rather than suffer alone, contact our office to begin the process to stop the Financial Assistance harassment. Our office has been assisting consumers since 2010. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
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