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Attempting Debt Collection Efforts After a Debtor Files for Bankruptcy

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Are you or your collection attorney attempting debt collection efforts even though the debtor filed for bankruptcy? Enforcing a claim and/or a judgment against an entity or individual who has an active bankruptcy pending or who has received an order discharging them from liability is more than a bad idea. The debtor did not pay.

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What is GECRB on My Credit Report?

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General Electric Capital Retail Bank, abbreviated as GECRB, is the former name for Synchrony Bank, and it’s probably on your report because you applied for a Synchrony card at some point in the past. The bank partners with numerous retailers to offer rewarding credit cards to shoppers. Foreclosures. Ask Lex Law for Help.

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What Is SYNCB On My Credit Report?

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If you’ve come across the name SYNCB on your credit report, it’s probably because you applied for a credit card with the bank or one of its popular retail partners. The online bank is known for its extensive lineup of credit cards for popular retailers, including: Amazon. Foreclosure. What Is SYNCB? American Eagle. Charge offs.

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What to do When You’re Served Papers for a Debt

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There are 35 major bankruptcies in 2019 so far, and over two-thirds happened in retail. Creditors usually send several notices prior to filing a complaint with the court. In fact, the creditor will need to show the court its attempts at collecting the debt and its notice of intent to sue in order to prove its case.

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What is Comenity Bank/VCTRSSEC On My Credit Report?

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While VCTRSSEC might sound unfamiliar, it represents a popular retailer: Victoria’s Secret. Comenity Bank is a premier producer of retail credit cards, partnering with 145 popular brands to offer credit cards to consumers. Bankruptcy. Foreclosures. Comenity Bank/VCTRSSEC On My Credit Report. Late payment history.

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What Is BBY/CBNA On My Credit Report?

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When you apply for a retail credit card from Best Buy, it can lead to a hard credit check and lower your score. Hard inquiries happen whenever you apply for funding from a bank, retailer, or lender. When you apply for a card, the creditor could request your Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion report, or a combination of the three.

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What is Macys DSNB on My Credit Report?

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If you didn’t apply for a retail card from Macy’s, the inquiry could be a mistake, or it may be the work of an identity thief. Hard inquires give creditors an all-access pass to your credit reports. Not only can a few points here and there accumulate, but you also end up looking like an unstable borrower to potential creditors.