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Account Recovery
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
THE COMPLIANCE DIGEST IS SPONSORED BY: BK Filings Surge in 2024, Continuing Rebound from Historic Lows Total bankruptcy filings jumped 14.2% WHAT THIS MEANS, FROM LAURIE NELSON OF PAYMENT VISION: The surge in bankruptcy filings in 2024 presents both challenges and strategic opportunities. Judge Orelia E.
Nexa Collect
JUNE 23, 2023
Collection agency letters can impact debtors, depending on factors such as the debtor’s financial situation, emotional state, and knowledge of their rights and responsibilities. Here are some potential impacts: Stress and Anxiety : Receiving a letter from a collection agency can cause significant stress and anxiety for debtors.
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Account Recovery
AUGUST 13, 2024
A District Court judge in Illinois has dismissed the remaining claim in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case against a defendant, citing a lack of subject matter jurisdiction because the plaintiff lacked standing to sue.
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Burt and Associates
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) is a cornerstone of consumer protection laws in the United States. It ensures that debt collectors adhere to specific ethical and legal standards when pursuing debts. The Act aims to curb these practices and protect consumers.
Burt and Associates
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) is a cornerstone of consumer protection laws in the United States. It ensures that debt collectors adhere to specific ethical and legal standards when pursuing debts. The Act aims to curb these practices and protect consumers.
Debt Free Colorado
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Debt Relief Attorney Serving Colorado. Bankruptcy may appear to be a scary process, but it does not have to be. Dray Legal Office’s attorneys will endeavor to help you obtain a fresh start by eliminating debt and reorganizing your finances. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?
Troutman Sanders
JANUARY 20, 2023
Creditors and debt collectors may rest assured that they are not violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when sending debt-collection communications prior to any knowledge of a debtor’s bankruptcy filing. CICA Collection Agency, Inc. , In Carrasquillo v.
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Sawin & Shea
MARCH 16, 2021
Debt collection agencies can’t wait for the new rules to go into effect later this year. Many debt collectors already push the boundaries of what’s allowed, contacting people relentlessly and sometimes violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Filing for bankruptcy is not the end.
Sawin & Shea
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The time period leading up to filing for bankruptcy is extremely stressful, as you know. Who knows how to get debt collectors to stop calling after bankruptcy? How long after filing for bankruptcy do collectors keep calling? You may be hearing from creditors who will not be affected by your bankruptcy.
Sawin & Shea
AUGUST 24, 2020
If you’re dealing with debt and considering filing for bankruptcy, it’s a good idea to get professional legal advice on how to handle the proceedings. Credit counseling and debt management agencies may be able to assist you as you work, but with so many untrustworthy schemes out there, how do you know what the right step should be?
Collection Industry News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) serves as a foundational piece of legislation protecting consumers from abusive debt collection practices. For businesses looking to streamline their debt collection process, adhering to FDCPA guidelines is essential for long-term success.
PDC Flow
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The debt collection process can be tricky. Collection agencies must follow regulations strictlyor youll find your business in jeopardy. Compliance can be even harder when scammers actively try to disrupt your debt collection practices through call baiting. They often do this to buy time and avoid bankruptcy.
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Account Recovery
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
WHAT THIS MEANS, FROM SARAH DOERR OF MOSS & BARNETT: The Ahaghotu decision confirms that CRAs can rely on and disclose that which is already in the public domain, e.g. bankruptcy filings, without fear of FCRA exposure. More details here.
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Better Credit Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Instead, take a look at our guide to dealing with AT&T Collections to ensure the company’s collections entry gets removed from your credit report. How Does AT&T Collections Agency Work? AT&T is a completely legitimate business, and so is its collections department.
Credits Inc
OCTOBER 16, 2019
million in debt was recovered by debt collection agencies. This reflects their effectiveness in debt collection as well as keeping you in business should you require their services. Here is a detailed guide to help you understand more about a debt collection agency. How They Operate.
Better Credit Blog
MARCH 2, 2021
Read on to learn more about H&R Accounts and how you need to respond to their collection attempts. H&R Accounts is a small debt collections agency headquartered in East Moline, Illinois. A division of Avadyne Health, H&R Collections, Inc. mostly collects on debt in the healthcare industry.
Sawin & Shea
JULY 20, 2022
Have you ever been incessantly contacted by a debt collection agency trying to get money from you? Many individuals experience unwanted contact from debt collectors and are unsure how to approach the situation. In this blog, we discuss what debt collectors in Indiana can and cannot do according to the law.
Better Credit Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Have a collections entry from Asset Acceptance LLC on your credit report? It’s important to deal with a collections agency like Asset Acceptance quickly. Fortunately, getting a collection entry off your report and putting a stop to the debt collector’s calls is simple and straightforward.
Better Credit Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Fortunately, there are a few strategies you can use to get a collections agency like MBA off your report and improve your credit score. Bluhm and Associates, the small debt collection agency/law firm is located in Texas and collects medical debts across the country. Get proof of the debt.
Better Credit Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Is Ad Astra Recovery Services stressing you out with calls about outstanding debts? Being contacted by a collections agency can be frustrating, but the damage to your credit score can be far worse than their persistent phone calls and letters. They can help you recover from a range of credit-related issues, such as: Collections.
Better Credit Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Lenders and companies who provide you with paid services will attempt to reach you to collect payment on late accounts for a period of time. After some time, they may turn your debt over to collections. At that point, a collection agency could be hired to assist them with the process. Send a Debt Validation Letter.
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Troutman Sanders
JANUARY 22, 2024
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to reverse a district court’s decision finding that a debt collector lacked the requisite knowledge and intent to violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when it sent a debt-collection communication prior to any knowledge of the debtor’s bankruptcy filing.
Taurus Collect
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Regulations around debt collection are strict, and experts from no cure no pay debt collection UK are here to help you navigate these waters. In this post, we will explore the rights and regulations governing debt collection in the UK. Dispute Unrecognised Debts: If you do not recognise a debt, dispute it.
BN Lawyers
APRIL 30, 2019
Debtors who have filed for bankruptcy and received their Discharge often continue to receive collection letters and phone calls from their creditors. Some creditors even go so far as to sue on these discharged debts or garnish wages and bank accounts. What is the Bankruptcy Discharge?
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Better Credit Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Also frustrating, the collections agency has likely been sending letters and calling you regularly. Collections accounts appear on your credit report when you fall behind on payments to a lender or a service provider. Bridgeport Financial is a full-service debt collection agency that was founded in 1994.
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 12, 2020
While Charter does most of its business under its brand name Spectrum, 11 Charter Communications is commonly the name associated with its debt collection efforts. Fortunately, getting a collection agency removed from your credit report is easier than you might think with the three tips below.
Collection Industry News
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed an award of summary judgment in favor of a defendant debt collector against claims that it violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by attempting to collect a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy and no longer owed.
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The Kaplan Group
OCTOBER 19, 2020
FDCPA ( Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that restricts the behavior of collection agencies when they are attempting to collect money from individuals. The law does not apply to collecting from businesses.
Better Credit Blog
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
DFS is a third-party collections agency with its headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. The agency can be reached at the following address: 3710 West Greenway Road, Suite 131. DFS primarily collects on healthcare debt, as well as: Commercial debt. These agencies either: Buy your debt at pennies on the dollar.
Better Credit Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The article below details how A1 Collections works and what you can do to get a collections entry deleted from your report. What Is A1 Collections? A1 Collections is a totally legitimate debt collection agency. Demand Proof of the Debt. Demand Proof of the Debt.
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Better Credit Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Has Capital Management Services contacted you claiming you owe them a debt? If you’ve been on the receiving end of calls and letters from a debt collection agency like CMS, it’s also negatively affecting your credit score. Ask for Proof of the Debt. What Is Capital Management Services? Ask for proof.
Better Credit Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Has your credit score taken a dive due to debt in collections? When a collections agency like Accelerated Financial Solutions gets access to your debt, it can drop your score and make your day-to-day life more stressful. The collection agency then has the right to call and send you letters until you make payment.
National Service Bureau
JULY 1, 2015
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals held last year to broaden the scope of the ‘least sophisticated’ standard when considering FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) violations. This change can have far-ranging effects for debt buyers and debt collectors alike. Does FDCPA apply to bankruptcy proceedings?
Better Credit Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
If your lender or service provider isn’t able to collect payment for your debts, they will go into collections. When this happens, a negative entry is added to your credit report , and your debt is turned over to a collections agency. You should also read up on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Better Credit Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Penn Credit might pop up on your credit report under a few other names, such as: CBE Collections. Penn collection agency. Thankfully, you can get a collection off your report pretty easily. Try out one of the approaches below, and you could be collections-free in a few weeks. Get your debt validated.
Direct Recovery
APRIL 18, 2023
Of course, there is also the fact that you’re probably more concerned with running your own business than collecting from a failed one. That’s why many small business owners prefer to hire commercial debt collection agencies to manage collections on their behalf. What is Commercial Debt Collection?
Better Credit Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Collections entries can drop your credit score for years, hurt your future creditability, and add stress to your life. Because along with lowering your credit score, having debt in collections opens you up to frequent phone calls and letters from the collections agency. They buy your debt for pennies on the dollar.
Better Credit Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
While it appears as a collections account on your credit report , RCS is a third-party debt collection agency, and it’s completely legit. Resurgent collects on a variety of consumer debts, such as credit card and medical debts. Ask for Proof of the Debt. What Is Resurgent Capital Services?
Albuquerque Law
MAY 18, 2020
When individuals get calls demanding they repay their debt, it is easy for emotions, like fear and anxiety, to take over. However, one question remains: who is calling to collect the debt? Is it a creditor or a debt collection agency? After all, they both look to collect debts.
Better Credit Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2020
It’s all too easy to fall behind on car payments and find yourself with a collections entry on your credit report. Whether you simply forgot to pay your bill or you’re dealing with financial hardship, you could be contacted by a collections agency like Autovest LLC. According to its website, the agency holds over $1.7
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 25, 2020
While ignoring Global Crossing won’t help matters, simply paying the collections agency what you owe isn’t the wisest course of action, either. Getting a collection account removed from your credit report could be as simple as asking. is a legit debt collection agency. Use a Credit Repair Service.
Better Credit Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2020
It might seem like paying off your debt is the best method for getting a collections agency like AMCOL off your report, but that could do more harm than good. Instead, it’s a verified debt collection agency headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. Ask for Proof with a Debt Validation Letter.
Better Credit Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Yes, Healthcare Revenue Recovery Group, LLC, is a certified debt collection agency that was founded in 1996. Give one of the three strategies below a go to get the collection deleted from your credit report. Send in a debt validation letter. Send in a Debt Validation Letter. How Does HRRG Collections Work?
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Better Credit Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
However, Stellar Recovery Inc is a bona fide debt collection agency , one that’s been in business since 2008. The agency is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with the mailing address below: 4500 Salisbury Rd #125. What exactly does it mean when you have a Stellar Recovery collections entry on your report ?
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