Wellington Capital Partners LLC Debt Collection Harassment?

Updated article on March 22nd, 2024 by Attorney Derek DePetrillo

Wellington Capital Partners LLC Debt Collection Harassment? Wellington Capital Partners LLC is a debt collection agency, and if you fall far enough behind on bill payments for credit cards, medical bills, mortgage, auto loans, or any other form of consumer debt, you can potentially open the door to one of the worst nightmares any consumer can experience in their life.

According to the FDCPA, debt collectors are classified to include collection agencies, debt buyers, and lawyers who regularly collect debts as part of their business. These agencies are regulated by the laws stipulated in the FDCPA, and the violation of these laws can amount to disciplinary actions being taken against the debt collection agency and rewards being offered to you.

Under the FDCPA, if Wellington Capital Partners LLC violates the law, you may be entitled to statutory damages ranging from $100 to $1000. Wellington Capital Partners LLC will also be responsible to pay your attorney fees. Do not let debt collection harassment stress you out, call us now!

What time should a debt collector call you?

In the laws prescribed by the FDCPA, debt collectors are not allowed to call you at an unusual time or place, at a time or place they know is inconvenient to you, or at a place that you have previously told them not to call you at (such as your place of employment). Furthermore, they are prohibited from contacting you before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m.

Debt collectors are not permitted to harass you, or anyone affiliated with you over the phone or in person when attempting to collect on a debt. Furthermore, if you have informed a debt collector that you are not allowed to receive their calls or communications at work then they are not allowed to contact you there. Therefore, you should let the debt collector know which times and places are convenient for communication.

Who is Wellington Capital Partners LLC? 

According to their website Wellington Capital Partners is a licensed, full-service consumer asset recovery company that focuses on the recovery of delinquent personal consumer debt.

Contact information:

5813 S Park Ave

Hamburg, NY 14075-3738

(866) 413-4611

Additional phone’s 833-635-0089

Is Wellington Capital Partners, LLC a Scam?

According to the Better Business Bureau website, Wellington Capital Partners, LLC has been in business since 2019. There have been 5 customer complaints filed in the last three years and 4 customer complaints filed in the last 12, months. Read more about Wellington Capital Partners, LLC BBB

Navigating Legal Protections:

Consumers facing debt collection harassment from Wellington Capital Partners LLC must be aware of their rights and potential courses of action. The FDCPA provides protections against abusive debt collection practices, and individuals can take steps to assert their rights and seek recourse.

Documenting all communication with Wellington Capital Partners LLC, including dates, times, and the content of interactions, is crucial. Filing complaints with relevant regulatory bodies, such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and seeking legal advice can be instrumental in holding debt collectors accountable for their actions.

Understanding Third-Party Communications

Third-party communications refer to any instance where a debt collector contacts someone other than the debtor in an attempt to collect a debt. These third parties could include relatives, friends, neighbors, employers, or even co-workers. The FDCPA imposes stringent restrictions on such communications to safeguard consumer privacy and prevent undue embarrassment or harassment.

Permissible Third-Party Contacts

While the FDCPA places limits on third-party communications, there are circumstances under which debt collectors are allowed to contact third parties. These include:

  1. Location Information: Debt collectors are permitted to contact third parties solely for the purpose of obtaining location information about the debtor, such as their home address, telephone number, or place of employment. However, they must identify themselves, state that they are confirming or correcting location information, and refrain from disclosing that they are debt collectors unless expressly requested.
  2. Authorization by the Debtor: If the debtor has provided explicit consent or authorization for the debt collector to contact third parties regarding the debt, such communications are permissible. This consent must be voluntary and not coerced, and debt collectors are still required to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the FDCPA.

Prohibited Third-Party Contacts

The FDCPA establishes clear boundaries to prevent debt collectors from overstepping their bounds and harassing debtors or their associates. Prohibited third-party communications include:

  1. Disclosure of Debt: Debt collectors are prohibited from disclosing or discussing the debt with anyone other than the debtor, the debtor’s spouse, or their attorney. Revealing details of the debt to third parties can violate the debtor’s privacy rights and cause undue embarrassment or harm.
  2. Harassment or Embarrassment: Debt collectors must refrain from engaging in conduct that harasses, oppresses, or abuses the debtor or any third party. This includes tactics designed to embarrass or intimidate the debtor, such as disclosing the nature of the debt to neighbors or employers.
  3. Repeated Contact: Debt collectors cannot repeatedly contact third parties with the intent to annoy, abuse, or harass them. Such behavior constitutes harassment and is expressly prohibited by the FDCPA.
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. Rather than suffer alone, contact our office to begin the process to stop the Wellington Capital Partners LLC harassment. Our office has been assisting consumers since 2010. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

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If you are interested in learning more about how to safeguard yourself and prevent even more harassment from Wellington Capital Partners LLC, call us at (877)700-5790 for immediate assistance or visit our website at www.consumerlawfirmcenter.com

If you are not sure of the name of the collection agency that is contacting, you than feel free to visit our list of collection agencies List of Collection Agencies in United States Consumer Rights Law Firm PLLC (consumerlawfirmcenter.com).

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Check out a links below for more information:

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

Attorney General New York 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau