Debt collector and FDCPA help in ZIP code 01104
01104 covers part of Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts. 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 01104 (Springfield, MA)
- ZIP 01104 is part of Springfield in Hampden County, Massachusetts, alongside 9 other Springfield ZIP codes.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in ZIP 01104 (Springfield, MA) are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Massachusetts's own Massachusetts debt collection regulations (940 CMR 7.00; M.G.L. c. 93 § 49). 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 01104 (Springfield, MA) is on Eastern time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
Massachusetts small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $7,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Hampden County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the Massachusetts 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
- Massachusetts debt collection regulations (940 CMR 7.00; M.G.L. c. 93 § 49) — look up the official text
- Massachusetts Attorney General (National Association of Attorneys General)
Last reviewed: by the StopAndDesist editorial team. General information, not legal advice.
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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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