Debt collector and FDCPA help in ZIP code 47527
47527 covers part of Dubois in Dubois County, Indiana. 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 47527 (Dubois, IN)
- ZIP 47527 is part of Dubois in Dubois County, Indiana.
State law on top of the FDCPA
Indiana relies mainly on the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. § 1692), plus its general consumer-protection law. An attorney can tell you whether a state claim adds to your case.
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 47527 (Dubois, IN) is on Eastern (Central in some western counties) time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
Indiana small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $8,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Dubois County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the Indiana Attorney General. See our complaint guide.
Sources you can check
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692–1692p (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
- Regulation F, 12 C.F.R. Part 1006 (CFPB)
- FTC debt collection FAQs
- Indiana Attorney General (National Association of Attorneys General)
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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