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FTC Takes Action Against Phantom Debt Collector That Collected Millions In Bogus Debt From Consumers

Collection Industry News

The company’s collectors call consumers out of the blue and threaten them with arrest, wage garnishment, and lawsuits if they don’t pay a supposed debt. According to the complaint, however, the debts GCI is attempting to collect either don’t exist at all or are not debts GCI can legally collect.

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Recommendations for Debt Collectors Working from Home

Nexa Collect

In the United States, for example, debt collectors must adhere to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). They should be educated about the importance of data security and privacy. Work Environment : The work-from-home environment should be conducive to professional conduct.

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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. That’s where the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act comes in to protect you.

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FTC Cracks Down On Corrupt Debt Collectors

Collection Industry News

Illegal activities included harassing phone calls, bogus threats of arrest or lawsuit, and violations of other provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. In many cases, consumers didn’t even owe the debts. Another company associated with this one took in $5.2 million and was also sued by the FTC.

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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.

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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.