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Commercial Debt Collection for Businesses – 2023 Guide

Direct Recovery

In most cases, some qualifications and credentials will be required to distinguish that you are working with a reputable collection agent. Reasons Businesses Hire Debt Collectors Most businesses that hire commercial debt collectors do so to pursue non-payment of invoices and outstanding balances.

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How To Remove Atlantic Credit & Finance From My Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Many people aren’t aware that they are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The FDCPA sets standards for how debt collectors interact with consumers. For instance, it keeps collection agents from calling you late at night and early in the morning. Foreclosures. Bankruptcy.

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Why Every Lawyer And Client Should Be Fighting To Stop The "Meaningful Attorney Involvement" Doctrine From Spreading

FDCPA Defense

The attorney gets to decide, in consultation with the client, and based on the attorney’s professional judgment, what to review and how long to review it before sending a demand letter. The “meaningful attorney involvement” doctrine evolved out of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692, et seq.

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Debt Collector Is Target Of Civil Lawsuits, Federal Probe

Collection Industry News

Miller, a Kenmore debt collector, is under investigation by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents for alleged wire fraud in connection with unlawful debt collecting. Agents seized $90,385 from Miller in 2020 while executing a raid at a Kenmore home he owns. Provided by Mark M.