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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Companies that try to collect on medical bills prohibited by the No Surprises Act, or who furnish information to credit bureaus about such invalid debts, may face significant legal liability under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. paid to the states.

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How To Remove Portfolio Recovery From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If you’re hearing from this Norfolk, Virginia-based collection agency, you owe the agency money, and it has a strong incentive to collect on your debt. When you hear from Portfolio Recovery (or any other debt collector), let the agency know that you know your rights. Make Them Prove the Debt is Yours.

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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. But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. Ask the creditor to send you written notice of the debt.

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How to Remove EOS CCA from Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Also known as Collection Company of America, EOS CCA is a large collection agency that currently employs about 6,000 employees. They collect a variety of debts including those from banks, telecommunication companies, student loan providers, college and universities, and more.

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How to Remove Pioneer Credit Recovery from Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Also known as Pioneer Landing, Pioneer Credit Recovery is a medium-sized debt collection company that is headquartered in Arcade, NY. Originally founded in 2001, they collect debt on behalf of federal student loan servicers, county and municipal courts, the IRS, and more.