How to Get Credit Card Companies To Stop Calling You

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Tip 1 - Can Credit Card Companies Be Told to Stop Calling for a Collection? | The Classroom | Synonym

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sheila Hall | permalink

Anyone who's been seriously delinquent in making payments on a credit card knows the sinking feeling that can occur at the sound of a ringing phone. Those responsible for collecting late payments ...

For further reading: http://classroom.synonym.com/can-credit-card-companies-told-stop-calling-collection-20158.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Stop Those Annoying Calls from Debt Collectors

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by wes hartman | permalink

Debt collection calls are usually unwanted and can border harrassment. The FDCPA, a federal law, give you rights that help you stop debt collector calls.

For further reading: http://credit.about.com/od/debtcollection/a/stopcollectors.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - How Do I Stop Credit Card Offers by Phone?

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kathy Anaya | permalink

We have all been interrupted by telemarketers trying to get us to open credit card accounts with promises of low APR and liberal credit terms. Fortunately, it is possible to stop credit card offers ...

For further reading: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/stop-credit-card-offers-phone-14874.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - When to Stop Paying Credit Cards and File for Bankruptcy - AllLaw.com

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by R P | permalink

If you can't afford your credit card payments, bankruptcy might be a good option.

For further reading: http://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/bankruptcy/when-stop-paying-credit-cards-file.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - Can I make issuers stop sending me credit card offers in the mail?

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by sobrilskyc | permalink

You can reduce the credit card offers you receive in the mail by calling 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688) or by visiting OptOutPrescreen.com. This service allows you to remove your name from the lists supplied to credit card companies and insurers by the three nationwide credit reporting companies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) and another credit company, Innovis. The credit reporting companies supply these lists for preapproved offers

For further reading: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/askcfpb/1377/can-i-make-issuers-stop-sending-me-credit-card-offers-mail.html ^[5]