For Immediate Release:
Monday, April 20, 2020
(RALEIGH) Attorney General Josh Stein today released the following statement in response to news that debt collectors may attempt to garnish North Carolinians’ recovery checks from the federal government.
“These payments are vital to help keep afloat North Carolinians who are struggling as a result of COVID19. Debt collectors should not garnish them. My office is reviewing North Carolina’s laws on this topic to determine how best to clarify and strengthen them to better protect people in times of crisis like this.
“I urge all debt collectors in North Carolina to do the right thing during this unprecedented situation. There will again be a time for business as usual – but right now we all have to do what we can to keep people above water.”
More on Attorney General Stein’s work to protect North Carolinians during the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Attorney General Stein Leads 22-State Coalition Urging Federal Government to Increase Awareness about COVID-19 Health Insurance Coverage Opportunities
- Attorney General Josh Stein Calls on CFPB To Protect Consumers’ Credit During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Attorney General Josh Stein Urges Federal Government to Ensure Emergency Stimulus Payments Don’t Go to Debt Collectors
- Attorney General Josh Stein Works to Protect North Carolinians from Evictions During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Attorney General Josh Stein Leads 22-State Coalition Urging Trump Administration to Instate A Special Enrollment Period on Healthcare.gov to Help Millions of Consumers with COVID-19 Costs
- Chief Justice Cheri Beasley and Attorney General Josh Stein Release Joint Statement Regarding Domestic Violence During COVID-19
- Attorney General Stein to VA: Protect Veterans During this Pandemic
- Attorney General Josh Stein Releases Resources for Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Prohibit Utility Disconnections in the Wake of COVID-19
- Attorney General Josh Stein Investigates Nine Online Sellers for Price Gouging
- Attorney General Josh Stein Takes Additional Steps to Protect North Carolina Consumers During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Attorney General Josh Stein Fights for Emergency Relief for Student Loan Borrowers During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Attorney General Josh Stein Urges President Trump to Act Quickly to Save Lives During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Attorney General Josh Stein Commends Utilities Commission Decision to Help Customers During COVID-19 Crisis
- Attorney General Josh Stein Urges North Carolinians to Watch Out for Coronavirus Scams
Contact:
Laura Brewer (919) 716-6484
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