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So, it’s no surprise that people are falling behind on their bills, and that some people have received calls from a collectionagent. If you are receiving calls from a collection agency, the most important things to know are that you should not panic and you should not ignore the call. But scammers are out there.
The right debt collection agency can act as your own personal accounts receivable department tasked with tracing down delinquent accounts, contacting debtors, negotiating payments, filing for judgments, and collecting payments. However, there are certain lines that a reputable collection agency should not cross.
Your collection agency will analyze your contract(s) and see where the breaches have occurred, if there are potential penalties or incentives that might be used to motivate the debtor to pay, and even help you better understand how to protect yourself in the future.
Debt collection companies walk a fine line between business efficiency in their primary function (accounts receivable management), while at the same time needing to respect the fact that the debtor is a valuable client to the business for whom they are running collections. Government. Did you know that.
The keys to successful collections during this time of year call for increased flexibility, diplomacy and a few of the following tips. Collection agencies are well aware of the limitations governing their businesses via the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Timing is Everything. Active Listening.
In October of last year, the government updated the language on the FDCPA. You can read more tips for dealing with collectionagents here. As we’ve mentioned before, the law applies only to consumer debt, not businesses. The new rules officially take effect in October 2021.
Depending on how much money you receive from the government, you might even be able to pay off a large portion of your total debt balance in one go. When it comes to debt collection, a tax refund can make a huge difference.
State Activities: On June 16, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo approved SB 276 as an update to the state’s Collection Agency Licensing Act. Originally adopted in 1969, the act provides for the licensure and regulation of collection agencies and collectionagents. For more information, click here.
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