Account Recovery

JANUARY 13, 2025

A District Court judge in Arizona has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling that the plaintiff failed to sufficiently establish the defendant’s status as a “debt collector” under the statute and did not plead adequate facts to support the alleged violations.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 31, 2021

Debt collectors are conduits — vessels trying to help original creditors recover unpaid debts. Oftentimes, the creditors will make requests or want certain offers included in letters sent to individuals.

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American Profit Recovery

JUNE 15, 2021

As the light the end of the metaphorical-pandemic tunnel gets brighter, creditors may be questioning whether sending consumers to collections is appropriate. Our message to creditors is simple. Absolutely send those consumers to collections. Because it is not a punishment to do so.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 11, 2025

Why it matters: For professionals in debt collection agencies, debt buying companies, fintechs, banks, credit unions, and consumer finance firms, these findings underscore a growing vulnerability among older borrowers.

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American Profit Recovery

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Concerned about the damage assertive collection activity may cause that business, many invoice month after month hoping the invoice will be paid soon. If this is happening to your organization, you are only accumulating more debt, which is certain to have a negative impact on your operations.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

When you’re in debt, getting calls from debt collectors is common. But can debt collectors call on holidays? Although there are no regulations that specifically make calling on holidays illegal, there are regulations that prohibit debt collectors from contacting consumers at unusual or known inconvenient times. .

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Account Recovery

MARCH 10, 2025

ROBBIN LAW: After the New York Attorney General Letitia James (NYAG) recent crack downs on debt collectors violations of New Yorks Exempt Income Protection Act (EIPA), the NYAG has provided debtors with a guide on their rights under the EIPA. More details here. WHAT THIS MEANS, FROM JACQUELYN DICICCO OF J. More details here.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 19, 2021

A District Court judge in New York has granted a plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment after it sued a debt collector for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by sending two collection letters to the plaintiff, determining that the plaintiff must have been correct when he claimed that he did not owe the … The post (..)

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Account Recovery

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Is it possible for an individual to sue a debt collector for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for allegedly attempting to collect a debt that the individual believes he did not owe, when the individual took no action against the original creditor for placing the allegedly illegitimate debt … The post (..)

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American Profit Recovery

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As the end of the year approaches, a question that many creditors grapple with is, “ Should I assign slow-pay/delinquent customers to collections around the holidays ?” There are many reasons why it benefits a business, as well as its customers, to have past-due accounts placed in collections during the holiday season.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 29, 2022

If, like many, you are struggling with debt and are behind on payments, you may be stressed out by all of the calls you are receiving from your creditors. This is why it is crucial for you as a debtor to know your rights and understand what is and is not okay when it comes to debt collection.

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Nerd Wallet

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Working with third-party debt collectors can be confusing and scary. adults with debt in collections, knowing their legal rights is crucial. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act covers third-party debt collectors — those who buy a delinquent debt from an original creditor, like a credit card company.

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In this article we will answer the question: What can debt collectors do to you? Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

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Nerd Wallet

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

What is a debt collector? A debt collector is a person, agency or company responsible for collecting money owed, usually on a past-due account. The article What Is a Debt Collector? Lauren Schwahn writes for NerdWallet. Email: lschwahn@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lauren_schwahn.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 16, 2021

A new rule will soon allow debt collection messages through social media. It’s expected to impact 1 in 4 adult Americans, or 70 million people , who have at least one bill in collections. The new rule also loosens the restrictions on how often creditors can contact you. Will Creditors Really Contact Me On Social Media?

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

If you are like most people, you have dealt with or are currently dealing with debt collectors. I’ve been preaching about the dangers of debt collectors for years and get countless emails from readers who end up in trouble by answering the phone when a debt collector calls. Talk to Credit Saint.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 25, 2020

After you file for bankruptcy, it is illegal for your creditors to continue contacting you and asking for payments. If a creditor breaks the law, you can contact a lawyer to pursue a case against them. Here is a closer look at how you can take action against creditor harassment. Finally, you can have some peace!

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

When you’re in debt, getting calls from debt collectors is an unwelcome but common occurrence. But can debt collectors call on holidays? Can Debt Collectors Call on Holidays? Can a Debt Collector Call on Sundays? What Hours Can a Debt Collector Call? In This Piece.

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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? Get Help Now.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 4, 2024

A collector is being sued in Missouri federal court for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it failed to identify itself as a collector in a text message sent to the plaintiff and failed to send a validation notice, among other claims. It will be interesting to see how it proceeds.

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Account Recovery

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Appeals Court Reverses Arbitration Ruling for Defendant in Collection Case A New Jersey Appeals Court has overturned a lower courts ruling in favor of a defendant that had granted arbitration in a collection lawsuit more than a year after the complaint had been filed and litigated. More details here.

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True Accord

JANUARY 27, 2025

For consumer engagement in debt collection, many organizations and agencies have moved away from outbound calling but dont discount reaching out to consumers phones just yet! Why is SMS Critical in Collection Communications? SMS offers several practical advantages for both debt collectors and consumers.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 9, 2021

Whether you have missed a single payment somewhere along the line or are delinquent on several payments, the last thing you want is to be harassed by debt collectors. You may feel as if no one is on your side, but you do have some protection from collection agencies. There are approximately 7,000 collection agencies in the U.S.

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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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Credit Corp

JUNE 3, 2021

Can debt collectors take money from your bank account to offset debts you owe them? But it takes a lot to get to that scenario, so if you’re not there yet you still have time to learn how to protect yourself from this type of collections activity. How to Open a Bank Account That No Creditor Can Touch.

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Credit Corp

MAY 19, 2021

And can debt collectors actually follow you to another country? It might be tempting to leave all your debts behind. We’ll walk you through the process, as well as some alternatives, so you can make the right choices for tackling your debt. Can Debt Collectors Follow You to Another Country?

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Nexa Collect

MARCH 12, 2021

Debt collection agencies in PR include Kinum , TSI , CICA, ILCA and Professional recoveries. Spanish and English-speaking debt collectors are required for Puerto Rico debt collection. Need a Collection Agency in PR? Local debt collectors ). Contact us. 10, § 981p).

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Nexa Collect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Several collection agencies have been using electronic mediums like emails, social media platforms, and SMS to contact debtors. This approach is significantly different from traditional collection calls and letters. Therefore many collection agencies use a blend of traditional and electronic mediums.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

Getting calls from debt collectors can be frustrating and even confusing. That’s even truer when someone is contacting you about an old debt you forgot about, thought was long resolved, or didn’t know about in the first place. Can a debt collector collect after 10 years, for example?

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True Accord

MARCH 25, 2021

Recent regulatory activity makes it clear: regulators care as much about consumer preference in debt collection as creditors. In this blog post, Kelly Knepper-Stephens, TrueAccord’s VP Legal & Compliance, highlights the recent laws and regulations designed to protect consumer preferences in debt collection.

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Direct Recovery

MAY 4, 2024

Believe it or not, debt collectors can actually pull your credit report, and they don’t even need your permission to do so. Even if you work to keep up with your credit report, you might be surprised to find sudden changes that debt collectors might encounter, or even cause themselves. Who Can Pull My Credit Report?

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Credit Corp

JUNE 1, 2023

Your credit score may improve if your collection debt is reported to a new credit scoring model—FICO 9®, FICO 10®, VantageScore 3.0® Most creditors still report to old scoring models, so it’s unlikely paying off the debt will improve your credit score. In This Piece: What Is Collections Debt?

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 3, 2020

A District Court judge in Tennessee has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, agreeing that the defendant does not meet the definition of debt collector under the statute, in large part because the plaintiff’s agreement with the creditor spells out the exact nature of the relationship (..)

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Nexa Collect

JULY 28, 2020

Collecting outstanding debt isn’t an easy process. None of these situations are amenable to fast debt recovery. Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency. But how wise is this?

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Nexa Collect

AUGUST 8, 2020

Collecting outstanding debt isn’t an easy process. None of these situations are amenable to fast debt recovery. Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency. But how wise is this?

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Nexa Collect

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

By law, all debt collection calls initiated by a collection agency must be recorded and preserved for three years after the date of the call. The primary objective is to check if there was a violation of debt collection laws (FDCPA laws), and those recordings can be reviewed if there is a need. .

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Account Recovery

MARCH 19, 2021

JUDGE GRANTS MSJ FOR PLAINTIFF OVER STATUS OF DEBT BECAUSE CREDITOR CANCELED ACCOUNT A District Court judge in New York has granted a plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment after it sued a debt collector for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by sending two collection letters to the plaintiff, determining that the plaintiff (..)

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