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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. Don’t Let Debts Get to the Garnishment Stage.

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Credit Corp

MARCH 12, 2025

If you find yourself being sued by a debt collector, you may wonder how to get a credit card lawsuit dismissed. Unfortunately, as consumer debt rises, lawsuits are becoming more and more common. million debt collection lawsuits were filed in 2022 alone. An estimated 2.5

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

If you or someone you know has dealt with a collection agency, you know how trying it can be. Debt collection agencies have a long history of harassment and illegal practices. Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? It does not come into play for creditors collecting their own debts.

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Account Recovery

MARCH 14, 2023

The National Consumer Law Center has submitted a petition to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requesting that original creditors be responsible for furnishing information related to debt collection activity undertaken by third-party debt collectors or debt buyers, and that collectors should be required to review documents like the original (..)

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Nexa Collect

MARCH 22, 2022

By law, all debt collectors are required to provide at least 30 days to the debtor/consumer to dispute the debt, after the consumer receives (or is assumed to receive) the validation information. Most collection agencies will add about additional 2 weeks to account for mailing delays and holidays.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

You may start getting calls from a debt collector. Failing to pay your bills will cause the debt to move to collections. This means that your original creditor has officially handed the account over to a collection agency that will hound you for payments. About FirstPoint Collections.

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 21, 2023

If you ignore a debt collection agency, several potential consequences could affect your financial well-being and peace of mind: Persistent Contact : Debt collection agencies might persist in attempting to contact you through phone calls, letters, and possibly emails. This can be stressful and disruptive.

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Credit Corp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Debt collectors send debt validation letters show what debts you owe, the amount, and to whome you owe it to. While a debt collector contacting you can be stressful, it’s important to pause and remember your rights as a debtor. Before paying the debt collector, verify that the debt is actually yours.

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Credit Corp

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You can remove collection accounts from your credit report by disputing inaccuracies, asking for goodwill deletions, or requesting a pay for delete agreement. Collection accounts are bad for your credit score. So if you have a debt in collections, your credit score has likely taken a dip.

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PDC Flow

OCTOBER 20, 2020

During one session, Amanda Griffith , partner with Berman, Berman, Berman, Scheinder & Lowary, LLP , discussed debt collection compliance topics like call baiters, and how to avoid the “ compliance minefield” they create. Call baiting is a fairly common situation your collectors are likely to encounter. 1692d and d(5).

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 21, 2020

Nothing is quite as panic-inducing as receiving a call from a debt collector. Not only are they notoriously rude, but having a debt collector on your tail can mean that your credit score is about to take a dive. MRS BPO LLC is a medium-sized debt collection agency based in Cherry Hill, NJ. Know Your Rights.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 26, 2020

The plaintiff incurred a debt to a medical provider who placed the debt with a debt collector. The collection letter from the debt collector included a request for repayment of principal and interest. The district court agreed and granted summary judgment to the defendant.

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Taurus Collect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Understanding your rights as a consumer is crucial when dealing with debt collectors. Unfortunately, many UK consumers are unaware of their legal protections and end up feeling intimidated or helpless when faced with aggressive debt collection tactics. Legitimate collectors should readily provide this information.

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Direct Recovery

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In what is supposed to be an increase in protections offered to consumers, an updated version of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was passed in the fall of 2020 that brings that iconic piece of legislation up to date with modern forms of communication. The Type of Creditor Still Matters.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

District Court for the Southern District of California, granting summary judgment in favor of a debt collector in a Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) case. In doing so, it held that a collection letter, which indicated that the debtor could only dispute the underlying debt in writing, violated the FDCPA.

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True Accord

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Trying to keep up with regulations in debt collection can feel overwhelming especially with new cases and federal guidance coming out regularly interpreting the law and states actively amending or creating new laws that impact debt collectors, original creditors, and current creditors.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 24, 2020

When you’re trying to conquer unpaid debts sent to collections, you’ll likely face some obstacles. Two of the most common are coming up with enough money to pay off the debt and negotiating a payment plan or settlement you can afford. Find out how to pay collections below. Use that during negotiations with creditors.

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

If you have been contacted by Sunrise Credit Services, you are probably being pursued for an old debt. Sunrise Credit Services is a debt collector that has been hired by your old creditor to collect payment on your debt. They may also have purchased the debt to profit off your payments.

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Taurus Collect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Experiencing a constant barrage of calls from debt collectors can be overwhelming, to say the least. Many wonder, “How many times can a debt collector call me in one day?” In this post, we will explore the rights and regulations governing debt collection in the UK. or after 9 p.m.,

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Taurus Collect

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A debt collector might sound like a character from a Charles Dickens novel, but if you’ve been contacted by one, you know they’re very much a reality of modern financial life. So, what exactly is a debt collector? What Is a Debt Collector? Why Are They Contacting Me?

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

One of the most effective ways to get negative items removed from your credit report is to pay the debt, in exchange for the creditor removing the charge-off from your credit report. With this method, you’d use your payment as leverage to convince the debt collector to help restore your credit. Ads by Money.

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 23, 2021

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently held that a debt collector did not violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when it sent a consumer a collection letter inviting her to “eliminate further collection action” by calling the company, when in fact only written communication could legally stop collection activity.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2020

The most common cases of zombie debt involve collection activities. Here’s one example of how a zombie might rise with help from a collection agency. You default on a debt. The original lender or collection agency fails to collect within the statute of limitations. Zombie Debts and Judgments.

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True Accord

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (NYC DCWP) just released an updated proposed amendment to its rules relating to debt collection. This means that a debt collector must first call a consumer to obtain consent before the collector could send an email message about the account.

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Taurus Collect

MARCH 8, 2022

Debt collection is a legitimate business that can involve challenging & confusing issues. Debt collectors typically work with debt-collection agencies, though some may operate independently. Below mentioned are some of the typical debt collection queries that we aim to answer for you.

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 8, 2021

In a coordinated effort in 2015 called Operation Collection Protection, the FTC and more than 70 law enforcement partners took 115 actions against deceptive and abusive debt collection practices. In many cases, consumers didn’t even owe the debts. Get “validation” information about the debt. Is the debt yours?

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Whether you owe a debt or not, getting a phone call from a debt collector is never a pleasant experience. The hiatus that some states and companies put on debt collection activities at the height of the pandemic has largely ended, and debt collectors have resumed business as usual.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 12, 2024

Judge Grants MTD in FDCPA Class Action Over Language in Letter A District Court judge in New Jersey has granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action lawsuit, but not on the merits as the defendant had sought. Read on to hear what the experts have to say this week. More details here.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 3, 2022

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is a collection agency that buys old debts from lenders and companies that have been unable to collect the debt themselves. Portfolio Recovery buys multiple accounts with old debt from companies that have given up and “charged off” the accounts. This is called a charge-off.

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