Collection Agencies Credit Bureau Garnishment Original Creditor 
Credit Corp
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
If you or someone you know has dealt with a collection agency, you know how trying it can be. Debt collection agencies have a long history of harassment and illegal practices. Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? The answer might not be that simple.
Sawin & Shea
JUNE 9, 2021
You may feel as if no one is on your side, but you do have some protection from collection agencies. The FTC makes sure that the FDCPA (Fair Debt Consumer Protection Act) is followed by collection agencies. There are approximately 7,000 collection agencies in the U.S.
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Credit Corp
JUNE 14, 2020
Here’s one example of how a zombie might rise with help from a collection agency. The original lender or collection agency fails to collect within the statute of limitations. The unpaid debt falls off your credit report after a certain amount of time. That can include wage garnishment or levies.
Collection Industry News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
THE Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1978 by the United States Congress to protect consumers from abusive debt collectors. Note, however, that the FDCPA applies only to third party collectors who collect debt for original creditors. Let’s use our beloved Pres.
Better Credit Blog
APRIL 1, 2022
Especially in the current pandemic, COVID 19, medical bills, credit card bills, and other financial service bills may start to pile up. If you’re unable to pay your original creditor, your debt may pass to a debt recovery agency, earning a collection letter and possibly a stain on your credit report.
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