Account Recovery

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has vacated a judgment in favor of a plaintiff who alleged a debt buyer violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because the collection agency it used to collect on an unpaid debt contacted the plaintiff even though she was represented by an attorney — a fact … The post Appeals Court Vacates (..)

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Nexa Collect

MARCH 12, 2021

Debt collection agencies in PR include Kinum , TSI , CICA, ILCA and Professional recoveries. Spanish and English-speaking debt collectors are required for Puerto Rico debt collection. Need a Collection Agency in PR? Puerto Rico is one of the states that regulate the collection of fees and interest.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 19, 2021

A District Court judge in Arizona has awarded more than $17,000 in damages and attorney’s fees to a plaintiff who obtained a default judgment against a collection agency for allegedly violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act by furnishing inaccurate information because it reported a delinquent account that was more than seven years old.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has affirmed a summary judgment ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it was not licensed as a collection agency when it filed a lawsuit to collect on an unpaid debt. A copy of the ruling […]

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Nexa Collect

JANUARY 12, 2022

If you plan to outsource your accounts receivable to an aggressive collection agency, then kindly read this article and be aware of all the risks you are taking. And you guessed right, most courts issue unfavorable judgments for the debt collectors.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 8, 2024

A Utah Appeals Court has affirmed the lower court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it filed a collection lawsuit against the plaintiff when it was not licensed under the Utah Collection Agency Act.

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American Profit Recovery

MARCH 15, 2024

It’s relatively inexpensive to file a claim, and if you have paperwork to back up your claim, your business will often achieve a favorable judgment. A small claims judgment is just that, an order from the court for the client to pay your business. In short, it becomes your responsibility to enforce that judgment.

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Taurus Collect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Dealing with a collection agency can often feel like navigating a maze, especially when there seems to be a change in your account’s open date. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you’re likely asking, “Can a collection agency change an account’s open date?”

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Collections Law

MARCH 6, 2023

If you’ve already contacted your delinquent debtor to persuade them to pay but they won’t, you don’t need a collection agency. All a collection agency can do for you is contact the debtor over and over until something happens. Cohen LLC, we don’t just take the next step and get a judgment. Cohen LLC.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 14, 2023

When a debtor owes a creditor money and the creditor is seeking assistance collecting the amount owed, the creditor can either use a collection law firm or a collection agency. Law firms and collection agencies serve the same purpose initially.

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UK debt collections

APRIL 14, 2022

If you’re running a Business and searching for a debt collection agency (DCA), it is essential you choose the right solution. As with any Business sector, not all debt collection agencies are equal. Performing basic checks should help you determine which Debt Collection Agency is best for your Business.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 19, 2021

Judge Awards $17k in Damages, Attorney’s Fees in FCRA Default Judgment; Comment Period Now Open on CFPB NPRM to Delay Rule’s Effective Date appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Taurus Collect

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Understanding the art of debt collection can be a challenging task for any business, especially when the debtor refuses to pay despite many reminders. In such situations, engaging a collections agency becomes inevitable. Access to Documentation: Ensure that your chosen collections agency has full access to these documents.

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Taurus Collect

JUNE 12, 2023

If clients fail to stick to their payment plans as agreed, debt collection agencies are often needed in order to help recoup any losses incurred. Understanding this core information is key for any successful collections process. This can include court judgments, liens, bankruptcies, and foreclosures.

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Taurus Collect

JUNE 12, 2023

If clients fail to stick to their payment plans as agreed, debt collection agencies are often needed in order to help recoup any losses incurred. Understanding this core information is key for any successful collections process. This can include court judgments, liens, bankruptcies, and foreclosures.

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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? Can collection agencies buy from other collection agencies?

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American Profit Recovery

MAY 5, 2023

We always advise the organizations we work with to have an internal debt collection strategy prior to issuing accounts to a collection agency. There are many ways to get your customers to pay before handing that account over to your debt collection agency. Such as a onetime debt from a client.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 1, 2022

A District Court judge yesterday granted a plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment, ruling that a collection agency that allowed collectors and other staff to work remotely violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and ordered the agency to bring all employees back to the office.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 3, 2020

A judgment is an order issued by a court of law. The company, creditor or collection agency has legal ways to pursue payment. If they are successful, the court issues a judgment against you. What Happens After a Judgment Is Entered Against You? You should receive a notice of the judgment entry in the mail.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 3, 2023

Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld a trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of a debt buyer holding that claim preclusion barred the plaintiff’s claims brought under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) and Utah’s Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (UCSPA). On August 1, the U.S.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 30, 2023

In what I imagine is a scenario that is all-too familiar inside collection agencies across the country, a District Court judge in Washington has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it attempted to collect on an unpaid healthcare debt before it […] (..)

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Account Recovery

APRIL 8, 2022

If you’re the second collection agency attempting to collect on a debt, are you responsible for the sins of the first?

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Collections Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

To turn that judgment into money, you need the experienced collection attorneys at The Law Offices of Alan M. You can’t get any further with a collection agency. Ordinary attorneys can’t get much further than getting you the judgment. That court judgment you have is worth nothing unless we execute on it.

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Account Recovery

JUNE 15, 2023

An insurance company has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking a declaratory judgment that it does not have to cover a collection agency in connection with a class-action lawsuit that was filed after the agency suffered a data breach, because the policy excluded damages arising out of the disclosure of a consumer’s personal or […]

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Account Recovery

JUNE 29, 2023

A District Court judge in Nevada has granted a defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings in a Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case involving duplicative entries on the plaintiff’s credit report from a collection agency and a creditor related to the same debt, although the amounts of the debt […] (..)

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 12, 2020

A District Court judge in Maine has granted a trade association’s motion for judgment after it sued the state for enacting laws that governed how, among other things, medical debts are reported to credit reporting agencies by collection agencies.

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Account Recovery

APRIL 19, 2023

A District Court judge in Washington has adopted a Magistrate Court judge’s recommendation to grant a plaintiff’s motion for partial summary judgment on a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claim against a collection agency, ruling the defendant had no valid defense to the actions it took against the plaintiff.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 17, 2020

A District Court judge in Indiana has adopted a Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendation that grants summary judgment in favor of a plaintiff who sued a collection agency for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for sending a letter to the plaintiff after she had communicated that she was refusing to repay the debt.

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Account Recovery

MAY 1, 2023

A District Court judge in North Carolina has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the use of a local phone number from a collection agency based in another state and that 14 phone calls placed during a one-month period — even though 13 of those … The post Judge Grants (..)

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Account Recovery

JANUARY 27, 2021

A District Court judge in Indiana has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment, ruling that the collection agency was entitled to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s bona fide error defense because a fax that was sent by the plaintiff’s attorney disputing a debt was forwarded to the wrong department.

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 17, 2020

JUDGE GRANTS MSJ FOR PLAINTIFF IN FDCPA CASE OVER BFE DEFENSE A District Court judge in Indiana has adopted a Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendation that grants summary judgment in favor of a plaintiff who sued a collection agency for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for sending a letter to the plaintiff after … The post (..)

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Account Recovery

MAY 1, 2023

JUDGE GRANTS MSJ IN FDCPA CASE OVER CALL VOLUME, USE OF LOCAL NUMBER A District Court judge in North Carolina has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, ruling the use of a local phone number from a collection agency based in another state and that 14 … The post Daily Digest – May 1.

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 15, 2020

APPEALS COURT VACATES JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF IN FDCPA CASE The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has vacated a judgment in favor of a plaintiff who alleged a debt buyer violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because the collection agency it used to collect on an unpaid debt contacted the plaintiff even though … The post Daily Digest (..)

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 10, 2023

By using machine learning algorithms, AI can predict the likelihood of a debtor repaying the debt, allowing collection agencies to prioritize their efforts and allocate resources more effectively. Lowering Collection Costs: Human debt collectors take a significant percentage of all money recovered by them.

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Account Recovery

JULY 31, 2020

A District Court judge in Indiana has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment after it was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it did not catch a debt that was disputed via fax because the collection agency was entitled to the Bona Fide Error defense.

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

Sometimes, that debt gets out of hand and businesses find themselves on the receiving end of calls from commercial debt collection agencies. Here’s everything businesses need to know about commercial debt collection agencies and how to manage communication without disrupting day-to-day operations.

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Collection Industry News

MAY 9, 2023

Introduction: When you’ve obtained a judgment in your favor, the next crucial step is enforcing it and recovering the owed amount. One significant aspect of the enforcement process involves locating assets belonging to the judgment debtor. You can choose to hire a company like Seize Assets Investigative Judgment Data Company.

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