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What Legal Guidelines Do Debt Collectors Follow In Debt Collection?

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  The Australian debt collectors have to work under strict government guidelines. These guidelines, rules and laws are detailed as Commonwealth Consumer Protection Laws. These laws are enforced by the AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER COMMISSION and AUSTRALIAN SECURITY AND INVESTMENT COMMISSION in Australia. It is expected that every debt collector in Sydney has an in-depth understanding of the rules to follow during debt collection. Not doing this can make them engage in illegal and unlawful activities during debt collection, and this can land a debt collector in Perth in trouble, as well as the client that it was working for. Unlawful activities during debt collection - Ampac Initial Contact with the Debtor The debt collector in Sydney must provide all details regarding the debt when contacting the debtor for the first time. He has to give details of the client he works for and share information about the debt account. Thereafter, he can demand payment from them and explai...