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Washington Collections-Creditors Rights FAQs

• How can repossession take place?
  The buyer does not have to be notified before the repossession occurs. The creditor cannot commit a crime, use abusive language, enter a home without permission, or … more
• What things can't a Collection Agency do?
  publish lists of people who owe money; use a badge or uniform of a law enforcement agency or claim to be from a government agency; use documents which look like court … more
• Can a creditor take a post-dated check?
  A collector can ask the debtor to write a post­dated check, but they cannot be required to do so. If the debtor gives a collection agency a post­dated check, … more
• How may a debt collector contact the debtor?
  A collector may contact the debtor in person, by mail, telephone, telegram, or FAX. However, a debt collector may not contact the debtor at unreasonable times or … more
• May a debt collector contact anyone else about a debt?
  If the debtor has an attorney, the debt collector may not contact anyone other than his or her attorney. If the debtor does not have an attorney, a collector may … more

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