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Courts close rogue Debt Collection Agency

UK debt collections

The High Court has shut down a rogue Debt Collection Agency it has emerged. The Debt Collection Agency spuriously claimed to be able to collect debts from liquidated companies. Global Investigations and Recoveries Ltd would contact creditors of liquidated companies.

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How Collection Agencies Trace a Debtor?

Taurus Collect

However, hiring a reputed debt collection agency will significantly help you as they will use multiple methods to locate your debtors and help you effectively gather your amounts. Here are a few primary resources that a debt collection agency uses to find people: Information on your credit application.

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Meet some Buffalo debt collectors accused of unlawful practices

Collection Industry News

In 2018, Homeland Security Investigations agents got a search warrant and seized $242,088 from Nocera’s business and personal bank accounts, after convincing a judge there was probable cause to believe the funds were derived from unlawful debt collecting and wire fraud. The settlement also permanently banned them from debt collection.

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3 Tips for Hiring a Debt Collection Agency

National Service Bureau

Debt collectors sometimes have a bad rap, but the truth is that they provide an important service to society so long as their practices are ethical in nature (i.e. Choosing the right debt collection agency is an important decision that can have both positive and negative repercussions for your business.

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How To Remove Portfolio Recovery From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If you’re reading this article, I bet you’ve recently been contacted by a company called Portfolio Recovery Associates —and you may be wondering how to remove them from your credit report. Portfolio Recovery buys multiple accounts with old debt from companies that have given up and “charged off” the accounts.

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How will Hunstein v. Preferred Collection & Mgmt. Impact The Collections Industry?

Credit Management Company

Everyone in the debt collection industry is familiar with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). Reputable collections agencies willingly follow these rules and treat patients with compassion and respect. Preferred Collection and Management Services, Inc. Now the FDCPA is in the news again.

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Why ‘Free Debt Collection’ can cost too much

UK debt collections

As reported rises in late payment of invoices start to take their toll, Businesses are looking to source a cost effective solution to collect unpaid invoices. There is a darker side to the Debt Collection industry. The great No Win No Fee Debt Collection gamble. Company X is owed £10,000 by a contractor.