National Service Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Here, we share three mistakes gleaned from a study of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement actions. These are important for debt collectors to avoid, especially because they’ve been emphasized recently. Enforcement actions involving servicemembers.

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Credit Management Company

AUGUST 9, 2022

Before you can collect on any debt, you need to validate the debt in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Here’s what you need to know about debt validation. Why you need to validate debt. Running afoul of these rules when collecting a debt can get your company fined or punished.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

Having debt in collections can be downright overwhelming, especially when debt collectors bombard you with dozens of phone calls. Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. Table of Contents.

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PDC Flow

AUGUST 18, 2020

Soon enough, I began representing debt collectors , defending them against consumer litigation and helping them build compliance programs in their nationwide businesses. Since the early 2000s I’ve been representing debt collectors, debt buyers, creditors, and attorneys. It was really by accident.

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National Service Bureau

JUNE 10, 2015

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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Credit Management Company

JULY 14, 2021

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. The debt concerned his son’s medical treatment.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 24, 2020

Two of the most common are coming up with enough money to pay off the debt and negotiating a payment plan or settlement you can afford. Once you’ve accomplished these tasks, you may still be wondering how to pay collections to a debt collection agency. Find out how to pay collections below.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

If you fall into hard times, the inability to pay off your credit card bills or student loans can result in your debts being transferred to a debt collection agency. Not only is this untrue, but the debt they are attempting to collect might not even be yours!

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Collection Industry News

JANUARY 10, 2022

If you recently got a text, email or social-media message from a debt collector, here’s one of the first things you should do: Make sure you know your rights. 30, clarify how debt collectors can use modern communication methods such as email, text messages and social media to communicate with consumers, among other things.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The first half of 2022 has seen a flurry of state and federal activity attempting to reign in “convenience fees”—fees charged by a creditor, debt collector, or third party to a consumer for making a payment via some means other than a check or cash, such as over the phone, online, or in some other expedited manner.

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Collection Industry News

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The new rules are intended to address concerns identified by the DCWP in its “Lost in Translation: Findings from Examination of Language Access by Debt Collectors” report that was issued in the fall of last year. But, New York City does not require all creditors to provide the notice. 6 R.C.N.Y. §

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Consumer Financial Services Law

JANUARY 22, 2021

Communications in Connection with Debt Collection) to allow debt collectors to communicate with the deceased consumer’s spouse, parent (if the consumer is a minor), legal guardian, executor or administrator, and confirmed successor in interest (as defined Regulation X). Section 1006.2(c) Additionally, Section 1006.34

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Consumer Financial Services Law

MAY 25, 2021

While the case will continue to be contested in the Eleventh Circuit, collection agencies and others who rely upon third party vendors have been left to contemplate what comes next. A Quick Summary In Hunstein , the debt collector engaged a third-party vendor to prepare and send its demand letter. LEXIS 11648 at *4.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

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. Credit Collection Services, known as CCS for short, is one of the largest debt collection agencies in the United States, based in Massachusetts.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Almost 2,000 consumers who were conned into paying debts they didn’t owe are in the process of getting their money returned to them. Request a debt validation letter. If you’re contacted by a credit collection agency, regardless of whether or not it sounds legitimate, you should request a debt validation letter, McClary said.

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Burr Forman

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection. Colorado – On June 29, 2020, the Colorado legislature enacted Senate Bill 20-211.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 9, 2023

On May 1, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a permanent ban from debt relief telemarketing for operators of debt relief scam. The FTC charged the defendants with taking tens of millions of dollars from people by falsely promising to eliminate or substantially reduce their credit card debt.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 9, 2021

Whether you have missed a single payment somewhere along the line or are delinquent on several payments, the last thing you want is to be harassed by debt collectors. You may feel as if no one is on your side, but you do have some protection from collection agencies. They don’t have carte blanche to do whatever they want.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 22, 2021

The Bureau is concerned that some of those desperately needed funds will not reach consumers, and will instead be intercepted by financial institutions or debt collectors to cover overdraft fees, past-due debts, or other liabilities. On March 10, the Oklahoma Senate passed a health care debt collection bill.

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Debt RR

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Conversely, if your business is on the receiving end of this letter, we also discuss the nitty-gritty of the debt collection letter. The Basics of a Debt Collection Letter. Debt collection letters can be issued to both commercial and consumer debtors. The Purpose of a Debt Collection Letter.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 7, 2021

Some consumers reported facing homelessness because of the negative impact of an eviction on their credit history reported by debt collectors. The plaintiffs, who include landlords and real estate trade associations from Alabama and Georgia, argue that the CDC exceeded its authority by imposing the ban. On June 29, the U.S.

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FDCPA Defense

APRIL 17, 2019

Although this scenario may sound far-fetched, it is an everyday occurrence for creditors’ rights attorneys, who have been targeted by “meaningful attorney involvement” lawsuits for years. The CFPB is expected to announce proposed debt collection rules in the near future that may incorporate the theory. 1692, et seq. In Clomon v.

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AGA

OCTOBER 19, 2018

As a 3 rd party collection agency, we have heard it all when it comes to why once good paying customers that were easy to work with are now past due, no longer ordering and unresponsive to your attempts to contact them. Trade references. At least three trade credit references should be contacted and all of their banks.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

If you’re on the brink of bankruptcy, a final option before filing is to try the services of a debt settlement firm. These companies aim to reduce the amount of money you owe by negotiating a lower fee with creditors, which makes getting back into the black more affordable. Do your homework,” it advises. Unique Features.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

Since more Americans are under pressure to resolve their debt, we’ve outlined several strategies that reduce or eliminate this financial liability. What is Debt? Debt is the amount of money you owe to a lender or creditor. Some examples of debt are mortgages, credit card dues, and personal loans.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 17, 2021

On May 12, the Senate Commerce Committee (FTC) voted to proceed with Lina Khan’s nomination as commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. On May 13, the Nevada Financial Institutions Division (NFID) extended its temporary guidance allowing employees of licensed collection agencies to work from home through July 31.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Debt collectors are now allowed to contact Americans on social media and by text message, according to new rules enacted by a US agency this week. The rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opens the door for creditors to slide into the DMs of millions of Americans who have loans.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Debt collectors are now allowed to contact Americans on social media and by text message, according to new rules enacted by a US agency this week. The rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opens the door for creditors to slide into the DMs of millions of Americans who have loans.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 9, 2024

On January 4, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the State of Connecticut announced they are filing suit against an auto dealer for several of its business practices. On January 2, the CFPB published a blog titled, “Holding Debt Collectors Responsible for False Statements.” For more information, click here.

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PDC Flow

OCTOBER 20, 2020

However, trade organizations – like the California Association of Collectors (CAC) – remain dedicated to providing resources and networking opportunities for members, just as in years past. We need to make sure that collectors are trained to either talk these situations down or end the calls.” But, there are FDCPA implications.

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 26, 2021

million home that alleged a fraudulent transfer by the operator of a debt-collection scheme. The complaint asks the court to declare the transfer void and order the seizure and sale of the property to partially repay the debt-collector’s outstanding debt to the federal and state governments.

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Collection Industry News

JANUARY 19, 2021

Those were just two of more than 1,800 loans that went to debt collectors and high-interest lenders through the Paycheck Protection Program, according to an analysis by The Washington Post. Twenty-five have been subject to legal enforcement or consumer alerts, many by the CFPB and the Federal Trade Commission. It received $1.5

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