The Illinois Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a very aggressive collection agency. Several debtors complained that they were unfairly pressured into making payments. While there are a number of very fine and reputable collection agencies, there are always a few in the bunch that taint the reputation of the industry and its members. No one should have to tell a collector to refrain from foul language and making idle threats such as intimating that a lawsuit would be filed on a debt that is 20 years old. I guess that is why we have the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Illinois Attorney General Pursues Collection Agency