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Sharon, TN

Debt collector and FDCPA help in ZIP code 38255

38255 covers part of Sharon in Weakley County, Tennessee. 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 38255 (Sharon, TN)

  • ZIP 38255 is part of Sharon in Weakley County, Tennessee.

State law on top of the FDCPA

People in ZIP 38255 (Sharon, TN) are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Tennessee's own Tennessee Collection Service Act (Tenn. Code § 62-20-101 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 38255 (Sharon, TN) is on Central and Eastern time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.

Small claims court

Tennessee small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $25,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Weakley County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.

Where to complain

File with the CFPB and the Tennessee 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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