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N.J. debt-collection act closer to reality
"The threat of arrest is a violation of the law for a number of different things," he said, among them, "it's illegal to threaten criminal prosecution to collect a civil debt."
So how do debt collectors get away with these practices?
"Most people are completely and entirely clueless," Lemberg said. "What's troubling is how little people know about their rights, especially their rights against abuse. Most people don't know anything about it."
Burzichelli said his bill was in no way intended to eradicate or forgive a debt.
"It just sets a very clear standard of communication," he said.
Contact staff writer Megan DeMarco at 856-779-3844 or mdemarco@phillynews.com.
