Collection Agencies Fair Debt Collection Garnishment Third-party Debt Collectors 
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 31, 2020
Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What you may not know is that you are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law designed to keep third-party debt collectors in check when they contact you.
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? Attempts to Collect a Debt Not Owed.
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Debt Free Colorado
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. To learn more about pursuing your legal rights, contact your state’s local consumer agency. or after 9 p.m.
Better Credit Blog
APRIL 1, 2022
To remove Capital One Collections from your credit report, you first need to know who currently owns the debt. In other words, has Capital One sold your unpaid credit card debt to another collection agency, or is the debt still with Capital One? Why would this kind of debt settlement work?
Better Credit Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
The article below details how A1 Collections works and what you can do to get a collections entry deleted from your report. What Is A1 Collections? A1 Collections is a totally legitimate debt collection agency. Demand Proof of the Debt. How Does A1 Collections Work?
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 25, 2020
Though they collect from debtors across the nation, their headquarters are in Cleveland, Ohio. Unlike service providers or banks that may appear on your credit report, MB&W is a debt collection agency. With one of the three approaches below, you can get the collection agency removed from your credit report completely.
Better Credit Blog
AUGUST 31, 2020
Estimates suggest that close to one-third of Americans have debt in collections. Even a single entry from a collections agency can do damage to your credit score for several years. Read on for a quick guide to dealing with the collections agency and getting it deleted from your report. The good news?
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