Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

added on fees

I just paid a debit through a collection agency for a charge that I was awaiting info on to establish its legitimacy. The agency offered to take a check by phone, but did not mention any processing fees for this 'service'. If I had mailed the check, it would have been for what I owed their client. Is it legal to charge a fee without warning that they charge for a service before they provide it?


Asked on 1/17/08, 3:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: added on fees

no..and it probably violates fair debt collection laws..BUT it may be expensive to fight

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Answered on 1/17/08, 6:17 pm
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: added on fees

no..and it probably violates fair debt collection laws..BUT it may be expensive to fight

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Answered on 1/17/08, 6:17 pm


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