Debt collector and FDCPA help in ZIP code 54601
54601 covers part of La crosse in La Crosse 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 54601 (La crosse, WI)
- ZIP 54601 is part of La crosse in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, alongside 1 other La crosse ZIP code.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in ZIP 54601 (La crosse, 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 54601 (La crosse, 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 La Crosse 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.
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
- Wisconsin Consumer Act debt collection rules (Wis. Stat. ch. 427) — look up the official text
- Wisconsin 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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