People who get heavily into debt should dread the day that they start hearing from the bill collector. These people can call at inopportune times, and they can call so frequently that you may avoid picking up the phone. However, it's entirely possible that the bill collector may not be a real bill collector. Instead, they may be supervised by someone who has bought your debt at an incredibly cheap price.
So what can you do to stop debt collection harassment? The best option in this circumstance is to find a lawyer who specializes in debt relief. The best lawyer in this situation will know about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits harassment from debt collectors. If you want relief from your misery, make sure you speak with a lawyer who is familiar with this legislation, which dictates the actions that they can take against you and the actions they cannot take.
An attorney will be able to keep the debt collectors from using illegal means to try to get you to pay up. They are also necessary for keeping you away from credit counseling or debt reduction scams, of which there are many. Many people who have debt try to make payment arrangements with their creditors to prevent harassment and phone calls.
However, this is not an activity that most people should attempt to do on their own. After all, it is in the creditor's interest to force you into an arrangement that is only for their benefit, and not yours. A lawyer can work for you to make sure that the arrangements that are made are fair, instead of being biased in favor of the collector.
Many creditors know that it is very easy to scare people, threatening them with lawsuits and wage garnishment. They can also gather personal information about you and use this information to further threaten you. Most people do not realize that some of these activities are illegal, and they often feel so bad about not being able to pay their debts that they don't know what to do and assume they deserve to be punished as a consequence for being behind in payments.
Thankfully, a debt lawyer can stand up for you against your creditors, who typically do not care about the circumstances that led you into debt, and instead only care about getting the money they're owed. An experienced legal firm is more likely to be taken seriously by these creditors and debt collectors than a consumer.
If you are dealing with bill collectors and are afraid you have nowhere to turn, a debt lawyer can be your best defense in this situation. They will help you negotiate a fair repayment plan that will stop harassment and keep you from being sued or having to face other undesirable consequences.