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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

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. Consumer debts include credit card debts, vehicle loans, medical costs, and school loans.

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Collection agencies can buy debt from creditors, can sue for money | Fact check

Collection Industry News

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 It) happens to probably most debts that go unpaid.”

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3 Ways To Remove Charge-Offs From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

But writing off the debt doesn’t mean the creditor will stop its debt collection efforts. In fact, the company might even hire a third-party debt collector to handle the collection process. This can happen with credit card debt, unpaid personal loans, or even hospital bills.

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How To Remove Ad Astra Recovery Services, Inc. From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

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. Sometimes, the agency might be hired to help collect and process your payments.

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How to Remove Capital One Collections From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

To remove Capital One Collections from your credit report, you first need to know who currently owns the debt. In other words, has Capital One sold your unpaid credit card debt to another collection agency, or is the debt still with Capital One? Why would this kind of debt settlement work?

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

Better Credit Blog

Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What you may not know is that you are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law designed to keep third-party debt collectors in check when they contact you.

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How To Remove Credence Resource Management From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Is Credence Resource Management, LLC, contacting you about unpaid debts? The longer you avoid a debt collection agency like Credence, the more damage the agency can do to your credit score. Over the years, Credence has collected a lot of debt, earning a profit of $5 million last year.