Many people acquire debt at some point in their lives. If your debt was sold to a third party debt collection agency, you may feel overwhelmed by the agency’s tireless efforts to get you to pay. It is important to know that there are regulations on the actions a debt collection agency can take. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) prohibits collection agencies from employing certain tactics, such as making threats or calling in the middle of the night. If a debt collection agency has violated a provision of the FDCPA, you should report this violation to the appropriate authority. Where to Report Where you report an FDCPA violation depends on what laws are being violated. In general, because the FDCPA is a federal law, violations can be reported to government agencies. However, if a state law is being violated in addition to the FDCPA, you can also report the violation to your state attorney general. Other Options If you wish to negotiate a settlement with the debt collection agency, the Better Business Bureau can aid you in negotiating a dispute. In addition, if you feel that your rights under the FDCPA have been violated, you can file a lawsuit against the collection agency. An FDCPA attorney can help you with your claim and increase your chances of success. Here is more information on what to do if you would like to report a specific agency for violating the FDCPA: Account Services Collections, Inc. Ad Astra Recovery Services, Inc Amcol Systems Inc. Atlantic Credit & Finance Audit Systems, Inc. Avante USA Ltd Capio Partners, LLC CBE Group CCS Companies CMRE Financial Services, Inc. Commonwealth Financial System Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. Credence Resources Management, LLC Donald R. Conrad FH Cann & Associates, Inc. Glass Mountain Capital, LLC Global Collection Agency Global Credit & Collection Harris & Harris Ltd Hillcrest, Davidson & Associates Hunter Warfield Inc. IMC Credit Services, LLC IQ Data International, Inc Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP Lockhart, Morris, & Montgomery, Inc McCarthy, Burgess & Wolff Medical Financial Solutions Medicredit Monarch Recovery Management Inc. MRS Associates Municipal Services Bureau National Commercial Services, Inc NCB Management Services, Inc Paramount Recovery Systems Prince, Parker & Associates Professional Account Management LLC Radius Solutions LLC Rash Curtis & Associates Recovery Solutions Group Roquemore & Roquemore Inc Scott & Associates Sequium Asset Solutions, Inc Synerprise Consulting Services Inc Vital Recovery Services