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Best practice tips for Legal Processes

CICM

The main options available are: Instruct a debt collection agency that has the time, expertise and resources to recover your debt. Make sure you fully understand the charging structure before agreeing and use an agency that is registered with the Credit Services Association.

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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. Name of the creditor. Contact Us For Your Debt Collection Needs. Background on This Case.

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How Does Validation of Debts Work?

Credit Management Company

The full name of the creditor. A statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the 30-day period that the debt, or a portion of the debt, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain proof of the debt of a copy of the judgment against the consumer.

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Avoiding Overshadowing Claims

FDCPA Defense

Section 1692g of the FDCPA says collectors must provide notice to consumers within five days of the initial communication regarding the debt, stating the amount of the debt, the name of the current creditor, and explaining the consumer’s right to dispute the debt and to obtain verification. See 15 U.S.C. 1692g(a)(1), (2). 1692g(a)(4).