Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

More bankruptcies mean higher charge-offs for creditors and increased reliance on third-party collection agencies. With this uptick, regulatory scrutiny may rise, leading to more complaints and lawsuits under laws like the FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) and Regulation F due to errors in handling bankrupt debt.

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Account Recovery

JULY 31, 2020

A District Court judge in Indiana has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it did not catch a debt that was disputed via fax because the collection agency was entitled to the Bona Fide Error defense.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A District Court judge in Texas has granted a plaintiff’s motion for default judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case against a collection agency — 18 months after the parties had reached […]

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has affirmed a summary judgment ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it was not licensed as a collection agency when it filed a lawsuit to collect on an unpaid debt.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 15, 2020

APPEALS COURT VACATES JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF IN FDCPA CASE The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has vacated a judgment in favor of a plaintiff who alleged a debt buyer violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because the collection agency it used to collect on an unpaid debt contacted the plaintiff even though … The post Daily Digest (..)

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 10, 2020

A District Court judge in Hawaii has denied a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it sued to collect on an unpaid debt yet was not registered in the state as a collection agency.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 8, 2024

A Utah Appeals Court has affirmed the lower court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it filed a collection lawsuit against the plaintiff when it was not licensed under the Utah Collection Agency Act.

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 21, 2023

If you ignore a debt collection agency, several potential consequences could affect your financial well-being and peace of mind: Persistent Contact : Debt collection agencies might persist in attempting to contact you through phone calls, letters, and possibly emails. This can be stressful and disruptive.

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 27, 2021

JUDGE GRANTS MSJ FOR DEFENDANTS IN FDCPA DISPUTE CASE A District Court judge in Indiana has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment, ruling that the collection agency was entitled to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s bona fide error defense because a fax that was sent by the plaintiff’s attorney disputing a debt was … The post (..)

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Account Recovery

JULY 31, 2020

Judge Grants MSJ for Defense Thanks to BFE; Debt Buyer to Forgive $300k After Agreement with Mass.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

If you or someone you know has dealt with a collection agency, you know how trying it can be. Debt collection agencies have a long history of harassment and illegal practices. Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? Attempts to Collect a Debt Not Owed.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 30, 2023

In what I imagine is a scenario that is all-too familiar inside collection agencies across the country, a District Court judge in Washington has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it attempted to collect on an unpaid healthcare debt before it […] (..)

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Account Recovery

JUNE 29, 2023

A District Court judge in Nevada has granted a defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings in a Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case involving duplicative entries on the plaintiff’s credit report from a collection agency and a creditor related to the same debt, although the amounts of the debt […] (..)

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The plaintiff won a $2,000 judgment against the apartment complex in Maryland state court for issues related to mold in his apartment, but never collected on it. In his ruling, Judge Grimberg found no evidence that the Maryland judgment was related to or altered the outstanding balance that the defendant sought to recover.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 19, 2023

A District Court judge in Washington has adopted a Magistrate Court judge’s recommendation to grant a plaintiff’s motion for partial summary judgment on a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claim against a collection agency, ruling the defendant had no valid defense to the actions it took against the plaintiff.

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Account Recovery

MAY 1, 2023

A District Court judge in North Carolina has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the use of a local phone number from a collection agency based in another state and that 14 phone calls placed during a one-month period — even though 13 of those … The post Judge Grants (..)

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Account Recovery

MAY 1, 2023

JUDGE GRANTS MSJ IN FDCPA CASE OVER CALL VOLUME, USE OF LOCAL NUMBER A District Court judge in North Carolina has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the use of a local phone number from a collection agency based in another state and that 14 … The post Daily Digest – May 1.

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Burr Forman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

On August 31, 2021, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a summary judgment decision from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and remanded the action with instructions to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Both of the parties moved for summary judgment. See Wadsworth v.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 12, 2024

Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Class Action Over Language in Letter A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action lawsuit, but not on the merits as the defendant had sought. Read on to hear what the experts have to say this week. More details here.

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Direct Recovery

JULY 31, 2024

Commercial debt collection agencies can be tremendously effective partners for almost any small business that offers credit to their customers. To be perfectly honest, there is not much that a commercial debt collection agency can’t do to help improve your company’s cash flow.

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. To learn more about pursuing your legal rights, contact your state’s local consumer agency. or after 9 p.m.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2020

Here’s one example of how a zombie might rise with help from a collection agency. You default on a debt. The original lender or collection agency fails to collect within the statute of limitations. The unpaid debt falls off your credit report after a certain amount of time.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 14, 2023

When a debtor owes a creditor money and the creditor is seeking assistance collecting the amount owed, the creditor can either use a collection law firm or a collection agency. Law firms and collection agencies serve the same purpose initially.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 3, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld a trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of a debt buyer holding that claim preclusion barred the plaintiff’s claims brought under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) and Utah’s Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (UCSPA).

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

Sometimes, that debt gets out of hand and businesses find themselves on the receiving end of calls from commercial debt collection agencies. Calls from a commercial debt collector can create an enormous amount of stress for many business owners. What Do Commercial Debt Collection Agencies Do?

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Whether you have medical debt, credit card debt or unpaid student loans , getting calls or letters from debt collection companies can be frustrating. But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. Can a debt collector collect after 10 years? Settle it.

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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.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

On September 4, 2020, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned summary judgment granted to a debt collector who had sent collection documents to the wrong person, ruling that it was not entitled to the bona fide error defense because it lacked procedures governing the factual mistake.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

If you fall into hard times, the inability to pay off your credit card bills or student loans can result in your debts being transferred to a debt collection agency. Not only is this untrue, but the debt they are attempting to collect might not even be yours! Debt Validation.

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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.

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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.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

This means that even a debt that is older than that may still be able to be collected on if you’ve made a payment sometime in the last four to six years. In some states, a collection agency cannot try to collect at all once a debt is past the statute of limitations. Always respond to legal summons.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 3, 2022

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is a collection agency that buys old debts from lenders and companies that have been unable to collect the debt themselves. Portfolio Recovery buys multiple accounts with old debt from companies that have given up and “charged off” the accounts. Ask Lex Law for Help.

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Credit Corp

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

We’ll also arm you with tools like Credit.com’s free credit report card to stave off the next wave of debt-related threats. Key Takeaways: Zombie debt arises based on collection agencies. It may be possible to settle zombie debt with your original creditor. How Does Zombie Debt Work?

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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.

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Collections Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

No matter how much you’ve planned and prepared for this with your company’s credit application or business agreements, sometimes you might have to take things to the next level to collect money that belongs to you. When this happens, skip the collection agencies and choose a collections attorney to help you.

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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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