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Can a bank be sued for acting as a “debtcollector” under the California Rosenthal Act? You are probably tempted to answer “yes” it can, because you know the Act defines a “debtcollector” to include an entity that is collecting on behalf of itself or on behalf of thirdparties. Code § 1788.2(c)
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One of the most effective ways to get negative items removed from your credit report is to pay the debt, in exchange for the creditor removing the charge-off from your credit report. With this method, you’d use your payment as leverage to convince the debtcollector to help restore your credit. Ads by Money.
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The agency has been in the business of debt collection since 1980. Unlike service providers or banks that may appear on your credit report, MB&W is a debt collection agency. These agencies typically purchase debts from companies at discounted rates, proceeding to hound consumers until they agree to make a payment.
The claim: It is illegal for collection agencies to buy debt and ‘come after you’ if you send a cease-and-desist letter A March 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) offers advice for consumers facing debt collection. “It The post also misrepresents the protections in place to prevent harassment by debtcollectors.
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