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FTC Sues Perpetrators of Phantom Collection Scheme

Account Recovery

Don’t look now, but there was an enforcement action involving a debt collection company announced by a federal regulator. Additionally, the complaint highlights that the defendants impersonated existing businesses, violating the FTCs Rule on Impersonating Government and Businesses.

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How To Remove Portfolio Recovery From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Having a debt collection company on your credit report could pull down your credit score by as much as 100 points — if you had excellent credit to begin with. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could levy fines against debt collectors that violate your rights. Have a Professional Remove the Portfolio Recovery Collection.

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Hot to Remove Credit Collection Services From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Harassing calls from a debt collection company tends to trigger a range of unpleasant emotions, from anxiety, fear, anger, frustration, and beyond. The truth is, debt collectors actually have a set of rules they have to follow when attempting to collect on a debt. Calling can only happen between the hours of 8 a.m.

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Why Buffalo is a hub for illegal debt collectors

Collection Industry News

Welcome to the world of illegal debt collections. Here are snapshots of some cases against debt collectors that the State Attorney General’s Office, Federal Trade Commission and other law enforcement agencies have pursued in the past decade. Bella was also permanently banned from the debt collection industry. Assistant U.S.

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A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree

Collection Industry News

The industry trade journal Beckers Hospital Review recently elevated Advocate to No 4 on itsrankings of the nations largest hospital chains, up from No 7 earlier this year. Until March 2024, Advocate Health used South Carolinas department of revenue to garnish state income tax refunds from patients.