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Compliance Digest – August 19

Account Recovery

Bill Banning Social Media Debt Collection Passes N.Y. Kathy Hochul, that if signed, would prohibit the use of social media platforms to collect debts, for creditors or the collection agents working on their behalf. Collection agencies must be prepared to handle an increase More details here.

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Compliance Digest – August 19

Account Recovery

Bill Banning Social Media Debt Collection Passes N.Y. Kathy Hochul, that if signed, would prohibit the use of social media platforms to collect debts, for creditors or the collection agents working on their behalf. Collection agencies must be prepared to handle an increase More details here.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt and Avoid Collections

The Kaplan Group

If collection agents like me are calling you, you need to reduce your debt. To avoid your account being sent to collections, you need to find ways to reduce your debt. If others owe you money, send them to collections. A trained collection agent can resolve the issue faster than your staff.

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How To Deal with Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay

Better Credit Blog

They play with your emotions, tapping into your existing fears and stigmas about debt collection. Agents can simply imply threats, and that’s often enough to prompt payment, such as threatening to call your employer and set up wage garnishment arrangements. A call from a debt collection agency will include a series of questions.

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Top 6 Complaints Against Debt Collection Companies

National Service Bureau

That is why it is so important for organizations to choose a collection agency that falls on the right side of the fence in what is otherwise a huge grey area. With that in mind, here are the top 4th, 5th, and 6th most prevalent complaints against debt collection agencies in 2014: #6: Taking or threatening to take an illegal action.

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Debt Collection Horror Stories

National Service Bureau

According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau there were 38,751 Debt Collection complaints filed in 2014, a 67% increase from the average rate in 2013. This is why it is so important to choose a collection agency that strikes the right balance between collection efficiency, ethical behavior, and respect for the creditor’s clientele.

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How to Get Debt Collectors to Stop Calling after Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Some debts are not dischargeable : Student loans Some taxes Overdue child and spousal support Debts arising from willful and reckless acts, embezzlement, fraud, or larceny Any debts you did not list when you filed for bankruptcy (unscheduled debts) unless the creditor learns of your bankruptcy case. Give the caller your case number.