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Director banned for taking money from Company with Unpaid CCJ’s

UK debt collections

Investigators from the Insolvency service found that the company had been insolvent 7 months prior to its administration. Despite creditor concerns, Kathleen Shepherd assured creditors that outstanding invoices would be paid. This in turn caused the creditors to delay Commercial Debt Collection and enforcement action.

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Concerns over prohibition against debt collection service

Collection Industry News

Entities are performing debt collection activities. Debt collection means requiring debtors to pay creditors outstanding due or overdue amount or property as obligated by a contract or by a decision of a competent State’s authority. Creditors must have a legal basis and a set of evidence debt payment demand.

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Courts close rogue Debt Collection Agency

UK debt collections

The Debt Collection Agency spuriously claimed to be able to collect debts from liquidated companies. Global Investigations and Recoveries Ltd would contact creditors of liquidated companies. It is believed this ‘gave hope’ to many companies who duly instructed the firm and in turn were ripped off.

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How will Hunstein v. Preferred Collection & Mgmt. Impact The Collections Industry?

Credit Management Company

Preferred Collection and Management Services, Inc. and what it could mean for the debt collection industry. The debt collection company electronically sent the following information to its third-party vendor: The consumer’s name and address. Name of the creditor. Background on This Case. Balance owned.

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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. CCS is a debt purchasing company, and most likely purchased the debt. This means that you’re not dealing with the initial creditor. Why ask for proof?

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3 Tips for Hiring a Debt Collection Agency

National Service Bureau

In reality, debt collection agencies are the most useful means to get someone who has a legitimate contractual obligation to make good on their promise so that the honest businessman (perhaps yourself or your company) on the other side of the trade doesn’t get left holding the bag. Research the Company. Compare Costs.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On April 27, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. The proposed bill, which has bipartisan support, additionally implements stipulations governing the sale, storage, and trading of digital assets. On April 26, the FTC, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and debt collection company International Credit Recovery, Inc.