Scott & Associates Debt Collection Harassment
Tired of Scott & Associates Debt Collection Harassment? Wish there was a way to make the calls stop? Is Scott & Associates constantly calling and harassing you? Does your phone ring every day, several times per day, because Scott & Associates is calling you to demand payment? Threatening you with legal action? Has Scott & Associates ever used abusive or profane language when speaking with you on the phone? If so, Scott & Associates may be violating your legal rights. Stop the harassment.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, also known as the FDCPA, protects consumers’ rights in the context of debt collection. In other words, debt collectors must adhere to a certain set of rules when they are pursuing consumers who owe money. If a collector violates the FDCPA, you can sue the collector in court. The law allows consumers who have been victims of harassment from debt collectors to get the calls to stop in addition to recover statutory damages of up to $1,000, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Is Scott & Associates a scam?
According to the Better Business Bureau website, Scott & Associates has been in business since 2000. There have been 24 complaints closed in the last 3 years and 8 complaints closed out in the last 12 months.
Scott & Associates Better Business Bureau
Who is Scott & Associates?
Scott & Associates is third party debt collector located in Carrollton, Texas. They have been a party to over 60 federal cases based on their issuance of credit and collection of debts incurred on their credit cards. A recent Federal Court cases alleges that Scott & Associates used illegal and harassing communication tactics to attempt to coerce a payment from the harassed consumer.
Address: 1120 Metrocrest Drive
Carrollton, TX 75006
Phone: 469) 568-8775
Fax: (214) 234-8454
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Scott & Associates Debt Collection Harassment Tactics
If Scott & Associates engages in any of the following tactics, you may have a case:
- Calls before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. or at any time or that they are given notice that it is inconvenient to call
- Talking to others about your debt
- Call the consumer’s place of employment if they have been advised that calls cannot be accepted at work.
- Use any profane language or any language that is harassing and abusive
- Engage in any conduct, the natural consequence of which is to harass, abuse or oppress.
- Make any misrepresentations of fact, such as how much is owed, or certain actions they may take to force payment
- Threaten arrest or criminal prosecution
- Send false information to the credit bureaus
- Cause a telephone to ring an unreasonable amount of times
Scott & Associates Phone Numbers
Are you receiving any harassing phone calls from any of these numbers?
866-298-3155, 469-568-8775.
If so, you may be a victim of Scott & Associates debt collection harassment. The list above is not all the numbers that Scott & Associates uses. Also, calls can be from a different numbers and it still be Scott & Associates calling you. Contact our office right away so we can start the process to stop Scott & Associates from calling you illegally. Above all, no one should live with harassment.
Common Questions:
Is Scott & Associates a scam? No, Scott & Associates has been in business since 2000.
Can Scott & Associates seize my property? Scott & Associates can’t seize your property, but there are some exceptions. If the debt was tied to the property the collector may be able to repossess it. Or, if the collector has sued and obtain a judgment against you, the debt collector may be able to take certain property as permitted by the court.
Can Scott & Associates sue me? Yes, Scott & Associates can sue you so long as the debt is within the statute of limitations.
Can Scott & Associates report my debt to the collections bureaus? Yes, Debt collectors are allowed to place the collection account on your credit report
Can Scott & Associates 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 Scott & Associates and can be found on Pacer.org.
4:19-cv-00870 Vital v. Scott & Associates, P.C.
3:19-cv-00022 Greiner v. Scott & Associates, PC
4:18-cv-02759 Smitherman v. Scott & Associates PC et al
5:18-cv-00630-OLG Reyes v. Scott & Associates, P.C.
1:17-cv-00875-CMH-JFA Dumas v. Scott & Associates, PC
CONSUMER RIGHTS LAW FIRM, PLLC
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. Contact a legal professional to stop Scott & Associates debt collection harassment. Our office has been assisting consumers since 2010. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Consumer Rights Law Firm, PLLC Better Business Bureau
If you are interested in learning more about how to safeguard yourself and prevent Scott & Associates debt collection harassment, call us at (877)700-5790 for immediate assistance or visit our website at www.consumerlawfirmcenter.com.
Success Stories
“What an amazing experience I had with Consumer Rights Law firm. I kept getting constant calls from a debt collector who was asking for someone I didn’t know. After explaining over and over I was not the person they were looking for, The calls still continued, it became frustrating and very annoying. I came across this firm and just called to talk to someone to see how I could get the calls to stop. I spoke to a gentleman that was very professional and very helpful. Not only did they get the calls to stop immediately, but they were also able to put some money in my pocket as well, Here’s the best thing, it cost me nothing for them to help me. They come highly recommended. Thank you Consumer 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 Agencies 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.”
“I would highly recommend the Consumer Rights Law Firm to anybody that has been harassed! They were very professional and straightforward about my rights.”
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