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Consumer Rights in Debt Collection

Credit Management Company

Thanks to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act , or FDCPA, a set of collection laws are in place to standardize the interaction between consumers and third-party collection agencies. While this act does not excuse consumers from paying their debt, it does protect them from unfair or abusive debt collection tactics.

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4 Ways To Remove Collections From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

The first step, if you have paid the full collection account, settlement, or have been making regular on-time payments, is to mail the collection agency a “ goodwill letter ” that explains your situation. If you can find inaccurate information, the credit bureau will have to fix the information.

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An Ultimate Guide to Write an Effective Business Credit Policy

Credit Corp

Responsible for managing the entire department, making policies and finance-related decisions Credit manager. Organizes and controls the credit department by training personnel, setting up credit rules and procedures, and authorizing credit limits. Reports directly to CFO Collections manager.