Forbrugerombudsmanden: what does it mean in Danish debt collection?
Forbrugerombudsmanden in English: the Consumer Ombudsman
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Short answer
The authority that enforces good debt collection practice and the Marketing Practices Act.
Explanation
The Consumer Ombudsman makes sure that debt collection agencies and lawyers follow good debt collection practice and the rules on collection notices. The Ombudsman does not decide an individual consumer's dispute about whether an amount is owed, but can take up cases that matter to many people. If you disagree with a specific claim, object to the creditor or the collection agency.
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Article: Good debt collection practice
Related terms
- god inkassoskik good debt collection practice
- forbruger consumer
- fordring, krav claim
- fogedretten bailiff's court
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