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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

Collecting outstanding debt isn’t an easy process. Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency. Are collection agencies effective enough to warrant their fees? Collection Rates Drop As Debts Age.

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

Collecting outstanding debt isn’t an easy process. Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency. Are collection agencies effective enough to warrant their fees? But how wise is this? Absolutely.

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How to Handle Collection Calls

Sawin & Shea

When you hire Sawin & Shea for your bankruptcy, we give you a phone script that helps you handle collection calls. After you retain the firm, creditors must stop calling you once they have notice of our representation. How to Use Your Collection Call Script. A collection call script does two main things.

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Bankruptcy Disclaimer Did Not Violate FDCPA

Consumer Financial Services Law

A district court in Michigan recently dismissed an FDCPA action, holding that a letter which included a bankruptcy disclaimer was for informational purposes only and did not violate the FDCPA. In those cases, the Sixth Circuit concluded that foreclosure proceedings are debt collection. Fabrizio & Brook, P.C., LEXIS 33450 (E.D.

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What Is Zombie Debt and Why Is It a Problem?

Credit Corp

Key Takeaways: Zombie debt arises based on collection agencies. It may be possible to settle zombie debt with your original creditor. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) helps protect you from harassment. Collection activities are the most common causes of a zombie debt outbreak.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

Bankruptcy may appear to be a scary process, but it does not have to be. You may be able to apply for one of many different types of bankruptcy, each of which accomplishes various aims, depending on your specific situation. When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules.

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How Long Does Bad Credit Last?

Credit Corp

Keep in mind that a creditor writing off your unpaid debt as a loss doesn’t mean you don’t owe the debt. Your creditor may sell your charged-off debt to a collection agency for pennies on the dollar. The collection agency may then attempt to collect the debt anew.