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Kenosha, WI

Debt collector and FDCPA help in ZIP code 53144

53144 covers part of Kenosha in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. 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 53144 (Kenosha, WI)

  • ZIP 53144 is part of Kenosha in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, alongside 3 other Kenosha ZIP codes.

State law on top of the FDCPA

People in ZIP 53144 (Kenosha, WI) are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Wisconsin's own Wisconsin Consumer Act debt collection rules (Wis. Stat. ch. 427). 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 53144 (Kenosha, WI) is on Central time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.

Small claims court

Wisconsin 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 Kenosha County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.

Where to complain

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

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

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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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