Harris & Harris Phone & Telecom Debt in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Harris & Harris is collecting phone & telecom debt in Fort Lauderdale. Average: $500. Florida SOL: 5 years. Garnishment: Head of household exempt.

Known Harris & Harris Violations

  • Threatening arrest or criminal prosecution for civil debt
  • Adding unauthorized collection fees
  • Failing to provide proper mini-Miranda warning

Dispute Strategies

  • File FCC complaint for billing disputes
  • Challenge early termination fees
  • Dispute equipment charges with proof of return
  • Validate collection amounts under FDCPA
  • File state AG complaint for deceptive practices

Tips

  • Harris & Harris collects government and municipal debts — verify with the issuing agency
  • Parking tickets and municipal fines have specific appeal processes
  • No collector can threaten arrest for consumer debt — report this immediately
  • Keep return receipts for ALL equipment
  • FCC complaints get fast responses from carriers
  • ETFs may be unenforceable if terms changed mid-contract