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Can a Debt Collection Law Firm Act as a Debt Collection Agency?

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When a debtor owes a creditor money and the creditor is seeking assistance collecting the amount owed, the creditor can either use a collection law firm or a collection agency. Law firms and collection agencies serve the same purpose initially.

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

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Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What you may not know is that you are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law designed to keep third-party debt collectors in check when they contact you.

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How To Remove Credence Resource Management From Your Credit Report

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For some people, it’s human nature to ignore disturbing and annoying problems like third-party debt collectors putting your phone number on their speed dial. Chances are CRM bought some old debt from an account you’d forgotten about or just couldn’t afford to pay. In a way they’re right.