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California Governor Signs Trio of Collection-Related Bills into Law

Account Recovery

The big picture: The three bills signed into law are: SB 1061: Medical Debt Reporting Ban AB 2837: New Requirements for Wage Garnishments and Bank Levies SB 1286: Expansion of Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Zoom in: California becomes the eighth state to pass legislation that prohibits medical debt from either showing up on consumers’ (..)

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

Better Credit Blog

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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Steps Involved in Recovering Unpaid Student Loans

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The agency will then take over the task of contacting the borrower and attempting to collect on the debt. the Department of Education may use the Treasury Offset Program to seize federal tax refunds or other government benefits to repay the debt. Offset Tax Refunds and Government Benefits : For federal student loans in the U.S.,

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

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How To Deal with Debt Collectors When You Can’t Pay

Better Credit Blog

Regardless of what a debt collector might tell you, you have a lot of rights when it comes to how debt can be collected. In fact, merely mentioning that you understand your rights will, many times, stop debt collectors in their tracks. Your rights come from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

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How to Remove TransWorld Systems From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

They also might be charging you the full amount in order to make a profit, since credit collection agencies typically buy collection accounts at a discount from the original lender. Numerous complaints state the company left over 25 voicemails on one customer’s phone alone in an attempt to collect a debt.

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How To Remove Portfolio Recovery From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is a collection agency that buys old debts from lenders and companies that have been unable to collect the debt themselves. Portfolio Recovery buys multiple accounts with old debt from companies that have given up and “charged off” the accounts.