Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? Knowing illegal debt collection practices can help identify when you’re being treated unfairly. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law that protects consumers against certain unfair collection practices.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

This is called zombie debt. It comes from debt collectors and purchasers who try to twist the rules in their favor convince you to pay. The FDCPA Doesn’t Always Stop Zombie Debt. They’re gambling on a little-known aspect of the law that says the clock restarts when the debtor makes a payment.

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The Kaplan Group

OCTOBER 19, 2020

FDCPA ( Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that restricts the behavior of collection agencies when they are attempting to collect money from individuals. The law does not apply to collecting from businesses. Garnishment.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 24, 2020

Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt. Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 28, 2021

As stated in Colorado law, an extraordinary collection action is an action in the nature of a garnishment, attachment, levy, or execution to collect or enforce a judgment on a debt. 5)(a)(I) — and it must be sent to the debtor’s last known address with an additional copy of the notice served with the writ of garnishment.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 29, 2023

District Court for the Western District of New York granted the plaintiff’s motion for class certification for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) relating to an allegedly improper debt assignment notification. The plaintiff never repaid the garnished money. In McCrobie v.

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Payment Savvy

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published two rules which implement the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Suppose your company works in the field of debt collecting, such as third-party debt collection firms , collection attorneys, debt buyers, or defaulted mortgage servicers.

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

Routine phone calls: Demand letters are a formal process that gives debt collectors leverage if they have to sue for the balance owed, but phone calls are the most common way commercial debt collection agencies will use to try to communicate with debtors. How Long Can a Debt be Pursued?

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 20, 2022

The majority of lawyers who collect debts on behalf of their clients are also considered “debt collectors” under federal law. In this blog, we discuss what debt collectors in Indiana can and cannot do according to the law. When Are Debts Covered By the Law? Unfairness.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. If you have debt on your credit reports or are getting calls from a collection agency, you might wonder how long a debtor can try to collect these debts—and how long it can affect your credit score. The simple answer is: It depends.

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Collection Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Mario Barboza was a resident of Collin County, Texas when Pharia, LLC, successor in interest to defendant Pallida LLC, filed a collections action in 2010 in Denton County, Texas to recover the balance due on Barboza’s credit card. In early 2011, a default judgment was obtained against Barboza. Barboza), thus 1692i(a) did not apply.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Mario Barboza was a resident of Collin County, Texas when Pharia, LLC, successor in interest to defendant Pallida LLC, filed a collections action in 2010 in Denton County, Texas to recover the balance due on Barboza’s credit card. In early 2011, a default judgment was obtained against Barboza. Barboza), thus 1692i(a) did not apply.

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Direct Recovery

APRIL 18, 2023

In most cases, some qualifications and credentials will be required to distinguish that you are working with a reputable collection agent. Reasons Businesses Hire Debt Collectors Most businesses that hire commercial debt collectors do so to pursue non-payment of invoices and outstanding balances.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because in exchange for receiving a discharge of most kinds of debts, the debtor has to give up non-exempt assets. The money earned from these sales then goes to the creditors and any remaining balances on the debts are discharged.

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Taurus Collect

MAY 11, 2023

Overview of The Credit Card Debt Collection Process Credit card debt collection can be a stressful experience for both the debtor and the creditor. The process begins when the debtor stops making payments on their credit card and goes into default.

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National Service Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2015

There are those organizations who are licensed, professional, effective, and ethical, and then there are those who would take advantage of specialized knowledge or the opportunity to take money unlawfully from debtors. Let’s take a look at some of the miscreants in the debt collection industry.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

Some debt buyers —companies that buy and try to collect very old debts—still go after borrowers and might even take them to court. If they do this knowing that the debt is past the statute of limitations, they may have violated the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. Always respond to legal summons.

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The McHughes Law Firm

AUGUST 29, 2016

Whether the debts are a few hundred dollars or tens of thousands, new business debt collection processes help countless companies recover debt in a timely manner. Myth No 3: If I Can Not Collect the Debt Myself, the Debtor Will Not Pay. 5: Debt Collectors Hound Debtors and Make Threats.

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BN Lawyers

APRIL 30, 2019

Debtors who have filed for bankruptcy and received their Discharge often continue to receive collection letters and phone calls from their creditors. Some creditors even go so far as to sue on these discharged debts or garnish wages and bank accounts. Such actions may result in severe penalties, sanctions and damages.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

Instead, it’s an agency that purchases debts from companies, for pennies on the dollar, then collects payments from debtors. Cavalry SPV is one of the largest debt collection agencies in the nation. Headquartered in Valhalla, New York, Cavalry has been in the business of debt collection since 2002.

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Collection Industry News

JUNE 1, 2023

Governments and regulatory bodies continually strive to strike a balance between consumer protection and enabling efficient debt recovery. New regulations, such as the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the United States, aim to ensure fair debt collection practices and enhance consumer rights.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 25, 2020

The agency has been in the business of debt collection since 1980. Though they collect from debtors across the nation, their headquarters are in Cleveland, Ohio. Unlike service providers or banks that may appear on your credit report, MB&W is a debt collection agency. Submit a Debt Validation Letter.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 29, 2021

On March 23, Representatives Steve Cohen, Suzanne Bonamici, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Fair Debt Collection Improvement Act that would prohibit debt collectors from collecting or attempting to collect debt from consumers after a statute of limitation expires.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

Debt collectors either purchase debts at a discount from lenders and service providers, or they work for the company to collect the debt, earning a percentage of the payment. In some states, they may try to garnish your wages. This act restricts debt collectors from overstepping and harassing debtors.

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FDCPA Defense

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Attorneys who regularly engage in collection work for community associations have increasingly become targets for lawsuits filed by professional consumer attorneys under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA” or “the Act”), 15 U.S.C. 2012) (intent of debtor at time of purchase controls). 3d 290 (6th Cir.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

THE Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1978 by the United States Congress to protect consumers from abusive debt collectors. Note, however, that the FDCPA applies only to third party collectors who collect debt for original creditors. Fremont Ave., LARRY YANG.

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