Average phone & telecom debt: $500. Telecom debt from cell phone, internet, and cable bills. The FCC regulates billing practices. Early termination fees and equipment charges are the most common disputes.
Common Harris & Harris Violations
Threatening arrest or criminal prosecution for civil debt
Adding unauthorized collection fees
Failing to provide proper mini-Miranda warning
Phone & Telecom Debt Dispute Strategies
1
File FCC complaint for billing disputes
2
Challenge early termination fees
3
Dispute equipment charges with proof of return
4
Validate collection amounts under FDCPA
5
File state AG complaint for deceptive practices
Tips Against Harris & Harris
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