972-478-XXXX

joseph This # was sent to me via messenger .

I received threats from this phone number

"You better beware!!!" Sounds like a threat to me, typical RCI tactic. Of course RCI is bound by FDCPA.

Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) The most common complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (by far) year after year is complaints about debt collectors and/or collection agencies. In April of 2006 the FTC reported that it received 66,627 complaints a***nst third-party debt collectors in 2005. This was more than any other industry and nearly six times the amount in 1999. It is also important to note that these collection agencies recovered over 39 billion dollars in 2005. Unfortunately most consumers do not know their rights regarding these collectors and simply put up with unacceptable conduct.Common Violations:• Constantly calling you at work when you have asked/told them not to.• Revealing your debt to third parties.• Leaving messages and not revealing they are a debt collector.• Threatening a lawsuit when they do not intend on bringing one.• Claiming that you can or will be arrested if you do not pay the debt.• Claiming that a judgment will occur immediately if you do not pay.• Claiming that they can garnish your wages if you do not pay.• Claiming that they will put a lien on your house if you do not pay.If you believe that you have experienced one more of these violations here are some immediate steps to take prior to contacting our office.Write out a detailed summary of all violations including the date of the calls, the collection agency, the name of the person calling and the phone numbers they called from.Save copies of all letters and notices from collection agencies.Save all phone messages and voice mails.Make note of your conversations with these bill collectors . What kind of damages am I en***led to?The FDCPA allows you to collect (if successful):$1,000 of Statutory Damages .Actual damages (you lose your job, or sustain some physical or mental injuries as a result of the unlawful collection practices) .Attorneys fees and Costs . The Texas Debt Collection Act (TDCA)The Texas Act essentially mirrors the Federal Act but actually en***les you to more remedies. Unlike the Federal Act, the Texas act applies to both 3rd party debt collectors (like collection agencies) and the original creditors attempting to collect their own debt. A violation of the Texas Debt Collection Act is also a violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act which provides for triple damages in certain cir***stances.HOW TO HANDLE DEBT COLLECTORSIf you get a call or letter from a collection agency about a debt you don'tthink you owe, here's what to do:Tell the agency in writing that you don't owe the debt and ask for proof.Write within 30 days and send your letter by certified mail with a returnreceipt requested.Don't provide personal financial information, such as your SocialSecurity number, to debt collectors.Don't pay any part of the debt — that can res**** the statute oflimitations on debt more than four to six years old. Plus, a court couldinterpret your payment as your admission that the debt is valid.If the debt is really old, be skeptical. This kind of "Zombie" debt,which may have passed through several agencies but refuses to die, could beso****ing that you in fact did pay long ago.Don't let the agency harass you. If you send a letter telling it to stopcalling or writing, it must do so, except to tell you that it is no longertrying to collect or that it's pursuing a legal remedy.Contact Weston &****ociates, PLLC if the agency stillpresses to collect a debt it can't prove you owe.It is important to note that just because a debt collector possibly violates a consumer statute, the debt that you owe is not forgiven simply by bringing a lawsuit a***nst them. (However, it is possible to have the debt waived by the creditor during settlement discussions).Even if you have decided to file Bankruptcy, and you qualify, it is possible to retain a cause of action to pursue a***nst a debt collector after your debts have been discharged.Once you have retained our office, or another licensed attorney to pursue these predatory debt collectors, they are no longer allowed to contact you personally.If you believe that you have been victimized, do not hesitate, the statute of limitations for bringing a cause of action under the FDCPA is (One year) from the date of the violation. If you believe that you have been victimized by a debt collector please call us at 713-623-4242 or e-mail at mail@westonlegallinksnotallowed.