Creditors engage debt collectors when they cannot recover payment from you. These collectors are third party agents who do not have any direct involvement with the debt. They are enthusiastic about collecting either the amount due or more from you. Hence the harassment begins.

If you fall short on payments, it is better to stay ahead of debt collectors by calling creditors and explaining your predicament. Creditors often understand your commitment if you call and expalin. However, do not commit what you cannot pay. Just make an agreement to pay regularly what fits into your budget. If you can pay more at a later point, it would be welcome.

Debt management consultants can be contacted to act as a go between you and the creditors. These consultants are experts in persuading and may convince your creditors to accept smaller monthly payments from you. This should ensure you a safe and smooth payment plan instead of the harassment.

You have a right in the FDCPA for a fair debt collection even if you owe a debt. You can request the debt collectors for a validation of debt. If they do validate you can further request to stop calling by sending a cease and desist letter to them.

If the debt collectors violate the fair debt collections as laid by the FDCPA, you may consult an FDCPA attorney and sue the collectors.