Debt collector and FDCPA help in ZIP code 17244
17244 covers part of Orrstown in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. 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 17244 (Orrstown, PA)
- ZIP 17244 is part of Orrstown in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in ZIP 17244 (Orrstown, PA) are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Pennsylvania's own Pennsylvania Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act (73 P.S. § 2270.1 et seq.). 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 17244 (Orrstown, PA) is on Eastern time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
Pennsylvania small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $12,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Franklin County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the Pennsylvania 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
- Pennsylvania Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act (73 P.S. § 2270.1 et seq.) — look up the official text
- Pennsylvania 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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