AFNI Inc Credit Card Debt in Newark, NJ

AFNI Inc is collecting credit card debt in Newark. Average: $5,221. New Jersey SOL: 6 years. Garnishment: 10% of gross income (if earning <250% FPL).

Known AFNI Inc Violations

  • • Robocalling without consent
  • • Collecting debts already paid to original creditor
  • • Inaccurate reporting of debt amounts

Dispute Strategies

  • • Request debt validation under FDCPA § 1692g
  • • Dispute billing errors under FCBA within 60 days
  • • Check if debt exceeds statute of limitations
  • • Negotiate settlement at 40-60% of balance
  • • File CFPB complaint if collector violates FDCPA

Tips

  • • AFNI primarily collects T-Mobile and Sprint debts — get final account statements
  • • Dispute equipment charges if you returned devices with proof
  • • File TCPA lawsuit if they auto-dial your cell — statutory damages of $500-$1,500 per call
  • • Never acknowledge debt verbally — it can restart the SOL
  • • Debt buyers often lack original documentation
  • • Average SOL is 3-6 years depending on state