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Debt Collection Statute of Limitation in California

Direct Recovery

A statute of limitation is a legal term that defines the specific length of time before a debt is considered “time-barred” and is no longer legally collectible by either the original creditor or a collection agent. For a full list for each state, check out this Forbes article.

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FTC Cracks Down On Corrupt Debt Collectors

Collection Industry News

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 the FTC cases, the defendants made calls to collect debts they couldn’t legally collect or the victims didn’t owe.

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What Is a Debt Collector and Why Are They Contacting Me?

Taurus Collect

Simply put, it’s an individual or a debt collection agency in the UK employed by a creditor to retrieve funds that are overdue. Let’s take a closer look at the role of debt collection agencies and what your rights are when interacting with them. So, what exactly is a debt collector? What Is a Debt Collector?

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How To Remove ACS Inc From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If you have had an overdue bill move to collections, you may begin hearing from a company called ACS Inc. ACS Inc is a collection agency that works with lenders and creditors to recover payments on defaulted loans or unpaid bills. A collections account on your credit report will cause your score to drop significantly.