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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

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None of these situations are amenable to fast debt recovery. Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency. Are collection agencies effective enough to warrant their fees?

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

None of these situations are amenable to fast debt recovery. Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency. Are collection agencies effective enough to warrant their fees?

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Common Myths About Using a Collection Agency

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The average American has over $90,000 of debt , and many struggle to manage this number. Therefore, many people find themselves encountering collection agencies at one point or another. Unfortunately, much of what people “know” about the debt collection industry relies more on myths than facts.

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Debt Collection through Email, SMS and Social Media

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Several collection agencies have been using electronic mediums like emails, social media platforms, and SMS to contact debtors. This approach is significantly different from traditional collection calls and letters. Therefore many collection agencies use a blend of traditional and electronic mediums.

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Debt Validation Notice Format Recommended by CFPB

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By law, all debt collectors are required to provide at least 30 days to the debtor/consumer to dispute the debt, after the consumer receives (or is assumed to receive) the validation information. Most collection agencies will add about additional 2 weeks to account for mailing delays and holidays.

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Allowing Clients to Hear Debt Collection Calls: Is it ok?

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By law, all debt collection calls initiated by a collection agency must be recorded and preserved for three years after the date of the call. The primary objective is to check if there was a violation of debt collection laws (FDCPA laws), and those recordings can be reviewed if there is a need. .

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What Are the Crucial Steps in the Debt Collection Process?

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This knowledge can help businesses choose the most appropriate course of action, which may include hiring a debt collection agency. Consumer Debt Collection: This involves the collection of personal debts owed by individuals, usually to banks or credit card companies.