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How to Find All Your Debts: 4 Tips

Credit Corp

Whether mail went missing or communication about medical debt got mixed up, it’s possible an account with your name on it is languishing somewhere in collections. Get some tips to find out all your debts so you can make educated decisions about how to clean up your credit history. Contact Creditors You Think You Owe.

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FTC Cracks Down On Corrupt Debt Collectors

Collection Industry News

In a new initiative called Operation Corrupt Collector, the FTC and more than 50 partner agencies announced nationwide enforcement and education efforts to protect consumers from illegal debt collection practices. The collectors threatened them with legal action unless they made an immediate credit or debit card payment.

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How Often Do Debt Collection Agencies Take You To Court? 5 Things to Know

Taurus Collect

Generally, the statute of limitations ranges from three to ten years, and once it has expired, the debt is considered “time-barred” and the collection agency can no longer legally collect on it. One option is debt management plans, which allow you to make affordable monthly payments to your creditors.

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CFPB Annual Report on FDCPA Activities (2024)

Burt and Associates

Recent enforcement actions have targeted collection agencies that misrepresented attorney involvement, attempted to collect on debts without adequate documentation, or pursued no longer legally collectible debts. This move aims to prevent consumers from being harassed over debts they may no longer legally owe.

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CFPB Annual Report on FDCPA Activities (2024)

Burt and Associates

Recent enforcement actions have targeted collection agencies that misrepresented attorney involvement, attempted to collect on debts without adequate documentation, or pursued no longer legally collectible debts. This move aims to prevent consumers from being harassed over debts they may no longer legally owe.