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Who Is A Debt Collector?

Other Hawaii Collections-Creditors Rights FAQs

• Q: What Types Of Creditor Practices Are Prohibited?
  A: A creditor may NOT: Tell anyone that you owe money; Send or put anything on an envelope that identifies the writer as a debt collector; Use threats of violence to … More
• Q: What Kind Of Debt Can Be "Collected"?
  A: Any money borrowed or is owed by a debtor. Such as credit cards, loans, mortgages, auto loans, medical bills, household utility accounts, phone bills etc.
• Q: How May A Creditor Contact The Debtor?
  A: A creditor may contact a debtor in person, by mail, telephone or telegram. However, it can't be at inconvenient times or places, such as before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. … More
• Q: Can A Creditor Be Stopped From Calling The Debtor?
  A: Yes, you may stop a creditor from calling you by saying so in writing within 30 days after his first contact. Once you tell the creditor not to call you, the creditor … More