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AFSA Submits Comment Letter on Proposed Amendments to NYC Debt Collection Regs

Account Recovery

Proposed amendments to New York Citys rules governing debt collection have drawn significant scrutiny from trade groups outside the collection industry, most notably the American Financial Services Association (AFSA), which submitted a comment letter last week regarding the proposed amendments.

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Debt Collection through Email, SMS and Social Media

Nexa Collect

The debt collection industry is constantly under the lens of government regulators, surrounded by strict collection laws and several attorneys who are always looking for an opportunity to sue collection agencies over the slightest fault. Well, it’s not that straightforward. In fact, many prefer it that way.

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

When a debt passes from the original creditor to a collection agency, this escalation often makes debtors pay attention. There’s an implied threat when an agency gets involved that doesn’t exist with the original creditor. These are all benefits not afforded to the original creditor.

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

When a debt passes from the original creditor to a collection agency, this escalation often makes debtors pay attention. There’s an implied threat when an agency gets involved that doesn’t exist with the original creditor. These are all benefits not afforded to the original creditor.

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Can a Collection Agency Report to the Credit Bureau Without Notifying You?

Credit Corp

The name of the original creditor to whom the debt is owed. government or any state. Impersonations of an attorney, law enforcement official, or government official (17%). Unfortunately, the FDCPA doesn’t cover business debt or debt that is owed to the original creditor rather than a collection agency.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to original creditors or cover company obligations. The CFDCPA does not apply to anyone who collects their debts or government personnel in the United States. Consumer credit transactions are governed by the UCCC, which is a code of conduct.

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New York City DCA Issues Covert Regs Governing Interactions with Consumers Who Do Not Speak English

BN Lawyers

Since accounts are not typically transferred directly between debt collectors, this means debt buyers and original creditors must be able to both receive the information and provide it to the subsequent debt collector. Notably, this information is required to be transferred when the account is transferred to another debt collector.