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Why would the New York State Attorney General pursue a Debt collection company?

FFGN COLLECT NY

That would include pursuing a Debt collection company that acts deceptively and fraudulently. Some Debt collection companies act wrongly and engage in Fraudulent and deceptive behaviors. Lied about legal action: The companies falsely threatened consumers with legal action, including wage garnishment and seizing property.

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Tax Season Debt Collection Strategies and Why They Matter

Taurus Collect

But while it can be exciting to think about that refund cheque hitting your bank account soon, there’s another equally pressing reason why you should pay attention this tax season – debt collection! These companies typically employ several tactics in order to recover debt, including phone calls, emails, letters, and even legal action.

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Top 6 Complaints Against Debt Collection Companies

National Service Bureau

Debt collection companies walk a fine line between business efficiency in their primary function (accounts receivable management), while at the same time needing to respect the fact that the debtor is a valuable client to the business for whom they are running collections. 5: Improper contact or sharing of information.

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Can a Debt Collector Collect After 10 Years?

Credit Corp

Whether you have medical debt, credit card debt or unpaid student loans , getting calls or letters from debt collection companies can be frustrating. Can a debt collector collect after 10 years? Here’s an overview of the timelines for debt collection and what to do if you’re contacted about an old debt.

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Hot to Remove Credit Collection Services From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

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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How To Remove Portfolio Recovery From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If you’re reading this article, I bet you’ve recently been contacted by a company called Portfolio Recovery Associates —and you may be wondering how to remove them from your credit report. Portfolio Recovery buys multiple accounts with old debt from companies that have given up and “charged off” the accounts.

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Can Debt Collectors Call on Holidays?

Credit Corp

The good news is there are protections in place to eliminate abusive and unfair debt collection practices. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) notes that a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer “at any unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the consumer.”