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Gurnee, IL

Debt collector and FDCPA help in ZIP code 60031

60031 covers part of Gurnee in Lake County, Illinois. Here is who serves this area and what you can do today without hiring anyone.

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Your rights against debt collectors in ZIP 60031 (Gurnee, IL)

  • ZIP 60031 is part of Gurnee in Lake County, Illinois.

State law on top of the FDCPA

People in ZIP 60031 (Gurnee, IL) are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Illinois's own Illinois Collection Agency Act (225 ILCS 425). State laws can cover original creditors too, not just collection agencies.

Legal calling hours here

Collectors may not call before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. your local time (§ 1692c(a)(1)). ZIP 60031 (Gurnee, IL) is on Central time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.

Small claims court

Illinois small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $10,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Lake County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.

Where to complain

File with the CFPB and the Illinois Attorney General. See our complaint guide.

Sources you can check

Last reviewed: by the StopAndDesist editorial team. General information, not legal advice.

Stop the calls first

A written cease and desist under FDCPA §1692c(c) requires a collector to stop contacting you. You can send one today.

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