Comments on: Caught In The Web : Debt Collectors Find Fleeting Debtors Via Social Networking Websites http://getoutofdebt.org/20354/caught-in-the-web-debt-collectors-find-fleeting-debtors-via-social-networking-websites Free debt help and debt advice on how to get out of debt, getting out of debt consolidation scams, and inside information on the debt relief and debt help industry. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:12:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Whitney Segura http://getoutofdebt.org/20354/caught-in-the-web-debt-collectors-find-fleeting-debtors-via-social-networking-websites#comment-25494 Whitney Segura Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:59:45 +0000 http://getoutofdebt.org/?p=20354#comment-25494 Wow, this really is an amazing story, I cannot believe that this is true. I know that many convictions have been led to from social networking and media platforms, that is obvious, but anyone can go and register for an account on any platform, under any name. Unless there is some sort of verification channel with these sites, but that's really rare to find. Very interesting story, I will be monitoring this for replies. Wow, this really is an amazing story, I cannot believe that this is true. I know that many convictions have been led to from social networking and media platforms, that is obvious, but anyone can go and register for an account on any platform, under any name. Unless there is some sort of verification channel with these sites, but that’s really rare to find. Very interesting story, I will be monitoring this for replies.

]]> By: Amanda Miller http://getoutofdebt.org/20354/caught-in-the-web-debt-collectors-find-fleeting-debtors-via-social-networking-websites#comment-23654 Amanda Miller Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:41:05 +0000 http://getoutofdebt.org/?p=20354#comment-23654 Misidentifying debtors is a common problem in the U.S. The FTC recently composed a report and submitted it to Congress urging the federal and state governments to amend their rules in regards to proper debt collection, which included proving ownership of debt. You can read more about this <a href="http://getoutofdebt.org/20375/ftc-hopes-to-eradicate-broken-debt-collection-litigation-and-arbitration" rel="nofollow">here</a>. And you're absolutely correct, there is real potential for abuse. Just as there is potential for abuse for being listed in the phonebook with the same name as a debtor behind on their bills - however, as the FDCPA states no one should be harassed by a debt collector. If a company is harassing you for a debt that is not yours and will not stop this treatment after you've informed them that you are not the person they are searching for I suggest you try reporting them to the FTC directly. Amanda Misidentifying debtors is a common problem in the U.S.

The FTC recently composed a report and submitted it to Congress urging the federal and state governments to amend their rules in regards to proper debt collection, which included proving ownership of debt.

You can read more about this here.

And you’re absolutely correct, there is real potential for abuse. Just as there is potential for abuse for being listed in the phonebook with the same name as a debtor behind on their bills – however, as the FDCPA states no one should be harassed by a debt collector.

If a company is harassing you for a debt that is not yours and will not stop this treatment after you’ve informed them that you are not the person they are searching for I suggest you try reporting them to the FTC directly.

Amanda

]]> By: G Martin http://getoutofdebt.org/20354/caught-in-the-web-debt-collectors-find-fleeting-debtors-via-social-networking-websites#comment-23608 G Martin Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:00:19 +0000 http://getoutofdebt.org/?p=20354#comment-23608 What happens if you're a responsible person who pays the bills on time, but a deadbeat, with the same name as you, also happens to be on Facebook. What are your rights when they go after you, the responsible person, thinking you're the deadbeat with the same name? I see some real potential for abuse here. What happens if you’re a responsible person who pays the bills on time, but a deadbeat, with the same name as you, also happens to be on Facebook. What are your rights when they go after you, the responsible person, thinking you’re the deadbeat with the same name? I see some real potential for abuse here.

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