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A Collection Agent Is Calling: Help!

The Kaplan Group

So, it’s no surprise that people are falling behind on their bills, and that some people have received calls from a collection agent. If you are receiving calls from a collection agency, the most important things to know are that you should not panic and you should not ignore the call. When You Get a Phone Call.

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3 Tips to Successful Debt Negotiation

Payment Savvy

Collection agencies often find themselves in a tough position when attempting to collect on a delinquent account. However, there are some things that collection agencies can do to promote repayment quickly. Collection agents should listen to what the debtor has to say. Listen to the Debtor.

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Commercial Debt Collection for Businesses – 2023 Guide

Direct Recovery

Of course, there is also the fact that you’re probably more concerned with running your own business than collecting from a failed one. That’s why many small business owners prefer to hire commercial debt collection agencies to manage collections on their behalf. What is Commercial Debt Collection?

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Risk mitigation strategies in debt collection

Collection Industry News

Risk mitigation strategies in debt collection are measures and practices implemented by collection agencies or creditors to minimize potential risks associated with debt collection activities. Here are some common risk mitigation strategies in debt collection: 1.

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How to Get Debt Collectors to Stop Calling after Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Fielding constant phone calls from creditors can be unnerving and stressful – and stress can have a cumulative effect on your physical health as well as your emotional well-being. That’s why it can be especially disheartening if creditors keep calling. Some creditors are actively trying to take advantage of you. It is illegal.

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Are You Negotiating With the Right Person?

FFGN COLLECT NY

You receive a callback but the person calling you is not from the firm that filed the suit, but rather is from a collection agency that claims they have authority to negotiate on behalf of the creditor. Once you receive this, you know that any settlement negotiated with the collection agency is valid.

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Debt Collection & Business Credit

The Kaplan Group

Commercial collection agencies like ours specialize in collecting on B2B debt. If your business is getting calls from a collection agency, you may wonder how this will affect your business credit. Like personal debt, being sent to collections can affect your credit rating. Why Worry About Your Credit Rating?