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Credit Corp
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
You probably don’t want a debt collector to call when you’re at home, spending a holiday with friends and family. The good news is there are protections in place to eliminate abusive and unfair debt collection practices. Can creditors call on holidays? Can You Tell a Debt Collector to Stop Calling? Yes, you can.
Credit Corp
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Can Debt Collectors Call on Holidays? While technically there are no specific prohibitions on debt collectors calling on holidays, it may fall into a category that’s not allowed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). According to the FDCPA, debt collectors can only call between 8 a.m.
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Better Credit Blog
APRIL 3, 2022
Portfolio Recovery buys multiple accounts with old debt from companies that have given up and “charged off” the accounts. In other words, when the original creditor has been unsuccessful in collecting on a debt, it will write off the debt as a loss. Make Them Prove the Debt is Yours.
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. It’s perfectly legal and proper to make this request, generally called a Debt Validation Letter. The company may lack data related to the debt.
Credit Corp
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Whether you have medical debt, credit card debt or unpaid student loans , getting calls or letters from debt collection companies can be frustrating. But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. How Long Can a Debt Collector Pursue an Old Debt? Validate the debt.
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