Debt collectors gain an advantage ..they will now have cell phone

[INdemo]

numbers thanks to the President Obama. Seems the college grad students delinquent on their loans will now be harassed vis cell phones. Never mind the fact that those college grads don't have a job they still have to make their payments on time..

http://bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20111004obama_seeks_debt_collector_proposal

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/09/27/will-debt-collectors-burn-up-your-cell-phone-minutes/

[RKP5637]

1. I think the root cause is no jobs, no money, Obama! n/t

[Bragi]

2. Imagine the White House strategy session on this?

"We really need to do something about the horrific levels of debt facing families today."

"Okay, lets make it easier for debt collectors to do their jobs."

"Great, next item on our agenda?"

[Brickbat]

3. Well, if you're not going to raise taxes on rich people, that money has to come from somewhere...

:think:

[madrchsod]

4. they can take the pennies of a dead man`s eyes...

[Autumn]

5. That man needs to quit selling out his base

or come election day we are going to be in a world of hurt.

[RockaFowler]

6. Uh, I get calls on my cell phone all the time

How is this any different than it is right now?? I have bill collectors calling me here at work and my cell.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

7. May I suggest

http://www.debtorboards.com

Learn your rights and what they can and can not do. That includes calling you at any time.