George Simons | October 19, 2022
Summary: Is FBCS suing you for a debt? SoloSuit can help you take a stand and win in court.
Getting threatening and harassing phone calls and letters from a debt collector with FBCS Collection Agency is stressful and annoying. This is because FBCS, like many other debt collection agencies, use questionable and inappropriate methods to try and coerce you into repaying on a debt that is allegedly owed. This is why FBCS will probably contact you via the phone multiple times a day, try to find you on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms, and send many nasty letters to your home.
If you are being subjected to this type of abuse and harrassment, it is important to understand that you do not have to endure such behavior. In fact, you have legal rights and protections under both federal and state laws.
Federal Bond Collection Service (FBCS) is a debt collection agency operating out of Pennsylvania. FBCS specializes in debt collection within the following sectors of the economy:
Many collection agencies, FBCS included, are known to have numerous consumer complaints filed against them with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The most common complaints include inaccurate reporting of a debt, harassing phone calls, and failing to verify that you actually owe the debt.
Let's take a closer look.
If you're feeling frustrated with FBCS, you're not alone. As of 2022, Federal Bond Collection Service has received 73 complaints on its BBB profile. These complaints list the following actions by FBCS:
Many of these actions are considered violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Before you respond to a debt collector, you should understand your rights. Keep reading to learn about how to use your rights to protect yourself.
FBCS has a reputation for taking advantage of people who do not know their legal rights and protections under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The FDCPA lays out rules that state what debt collectors are allowed and not allowed to do. Some of the limits on debt collectors are:
If you are a victim of any of these practices, report your experience to the FTC, CFPB, and your state's attorney general.
If FBCS sues you, it is vital to be aggressive and respond well to the lawsuit. Never do what many people do, which is ignore the lawsuit and hope they forget about it. It's not going to go away, even if you throw it away. If you don't pay attention to the lawsuit, it just means you gave up and the collection agency wins. Never make this error. You can fight them and win!
Follow these three tips to respond to a debt lawsuit against FBCS:
Keep reading to learn more about each of these three steps. Don't like reading? We've got you covered. Check out this video to explore these three steps:
The first step to beating FBCS in court is to file a written Answer. In your Answer, respond to each claim listed in the Complaint document. You can admit, deny, or deny due to lack of knowledge. Most attorneys recommend that you deny as many claims as possible. This forces FBCS to prove their case, and if they don't have the proper documentation, they might have to drop it altogether.
Most importantly, don't ignore the lawsuit. When you fail to respond to a debt lawsuit, you will lose by default. With a default judgment, FBCS can garnish your wages, seize your property, and use other means to collect the debt.
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When you answer the debt collection legal action from FBCS, you have the chance to state that the lawsuit is deficient and their allegations are incorrect. As we said above, debt collection agencies must prove that you owe the alleged debt. This means the company has to prove the following points before it is established that you owe the money:
If FBCS fails to meet these guidelines, you may win in court. You could even get the suit thrown out.
Depending on the nature of your case, you could say the company did not file the lawsuit within the required statute of limitations. The statute of limitations sets a strict time limit that a person has to file a lawsuit. If the debt collector files the case past the statute of limitations, you can file a motion of dismissal with prejudice.
Also, you may want to file a countersuit. If you think FBCS did not follow the FDCPA, you may be able to obtain compensatory damages. The debt collector may also have to pay your legal fees.
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Finally, be sure to file your Answer with the court before the deadline. The deadline to respond to a debt lawsuit is 14-35 days, depending on which state you live in.
You should also make a copy of the Answer and send it to the attorneys representing FBCS. Their address should be on the Complaint document. Send the copy of the Answer vis USPS certified mail with a return receipt requested.
SoloSuit can help you file an Answer in all 50 states.
Here's a summary of the actions you can take if FBCS harrasses you or sues you over a debt:
You can save the time and money of finding a lawyer and represent yourself.
We wish you the best of luck!
SoloSuit makes it easy to fight debt collectors.
You can use SoloSuit to respond to a debt lawsuit, to send letters to collectors, and even to settle a debt.
SoloSuit's Answer service is a step-by-step web-app that asks you all the necessary questions to complete your Answer. Upon completion, we'll have an attorney review your document and we'll file it for you.
"First time getting sued by a debt collector and I was searching all over YouTube and ran across SoloSuit, so I decided to buy their services with their attorney reviewed documentation which cost extra but it was well worth it! SoloSuit sent the documentation to the parties and to the court which saved me time from having to go to court and in a few weeks the case got dismissed!" – James
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