Account Recovery

MARCH 4, 2025

Don’t look now, but there was an enforcement action involving a debt collection company announced by a federal regulator. First, they allegedly misrepresented themselves as attorneys or members of a law firm.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

You probably don’t want a debt collector to call when you’re at home, spending a holiday with friends and family. The good news is there are protections in place to eliminate abusive and unfair debt collection practices. Your credit score and credit report can also take a hit.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Can Debt Collectors Call on Holidays? While technically there are no specific prohibitions on debt collectors calling on holidays, it may fall into a category that’s not allowed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). According to the FDCPA, debt collectors can only call between 8 a.m.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 3, 2022

If you’re hearing from this Norfolk, Virginia-based collection agency, you owe the agency money, and it has a strong incentive to collect on your debt. When you hear from Portfolio Recovery (or any other debt collector), let the agency know that you know your rights. Make Them Prove the Debt is Yours.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 20, 2022

Businesses or individuals who collect debts on behalf of others are known as debt collectors. The majority of debt collectors work for reputable collection companies. Doctors, hospitals, shops, mail-order businesses, and occasionally banks and loan firms all use collection agencies. Unfairness.

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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. Ask the creditor to send you written notice of the debt.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

Harassing calls from a debt collection company tends to trigger a range of unpleasant emotions, from anxiety, fear, anger, frustration, and beyond. The Federal Trade Commission or FTC enforces these rules, collectively known as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and prevents debt collectors from harassing you.

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