SB 577: Good bill proposed in Salem

From Economic Fairness Oregon:
     SB 577 - Curbing deceptive and aggressive debt collection practices: This bill would give consumers access to more information regarding their alleged debts, and more avenues to pursue illegal and abusive debt collectors in court.
     According to a recent FTC report, the debt collection world is riddled with abuses and lack of transparency. Among the serious issues the research outlined:

• Illegal garnishments.
• Lawsuits brought against consumers without sufficient evidence.
• Debt collectors trying to pursue debts far past the statute of limitations.

     Learn more about the many problems Oregonians have experienced with the debt collection industry. Urge your lawmakers to support debt collection oversight by using this easy online e-mail form.
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     Economic Fairness Oregon is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to consumer protection and fair lending laws. Our goal is to restore a financial system built to work for the people, not against them.     Know someone who would like this message? Share it:

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