Account Recovery

JUNE 9, 2021

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American Profit Recovery

MARCH 15, 2024

Some businesses pursue additional legal action to try and enforce the judgment which can include garnishing wages or seizing assets. If you’ve tried all you can internally then the best approach is to work with a third-party debt collection agency. But historically, small claims judgments have been difficult to enforce.

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

Sometimes, that debt gets out of hand and businesses find themselves on the receiving end of calls from commercial debt collection agencies. Here’s everything businesses need to know about commercial debt collection agencies and how to manage communication without disrupting day-to-day operations.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

A District Court judge in Connecticut has granted a motion to dismiss filed by a collection agency, a student loan servicer, and the plaintiff’s employer for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by attempting to garnish the plaintiff’s wages, because the statute of limitations on filing a claim had passed when the (..)

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 27, 2023

Employ a Collection Agency : If the borrower is unresponsive or unwilling to pay, employ the services of a collection agency. The agency will then take over the task of contacting the borrower and attempting to collect on the debt.

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Account Recovery

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

JUDGE GRANTS MTD IN STUDENT LOAN COLLECTION CASE A District Court judge in Connecticut has granted a motion to dismiss filed by a collection agency, a student loan servicer, and the plaintiff’s employer for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by attempting to garnish the plaintiff’s wages, because the statute of limitations on (..)

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Nexa Collect

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you think that ignoring written demands and calls from a collection agency will spare you from all the consequences, then you are wrong. Your credit card address, your USPS change of address, address on your most recent bills are collected by data aggregation companies and/or credit reporting agencies.

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Nexa Collect

APRIL 27, 2021

Some debt collection agencies agree to remove the entry from the debtor’s credit report once the bill is paid off, but this is not common. Offering the removal of credit report entry in exchange of payment is considered a highly unethical practice by both credit reporting agencies and in the accounts receivable industry.

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Debt RR

AUGUST 3, 2020

This unpaid debt can lead to a serious problem for businesses: garnishment. Bank account garnishment can create serious cash flow blocks for companies of all sizes, and those cash flow problems can compound into other issues, like payroll concerns and late payments on other accounts. Can Debt Collectors Garnish Bank Accounts in Texas?

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Taurus Collect

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Once your bill is in collections, you’ll be contacted by a collection agency , which will try to collect the outstanding amount. If you still don’t pay, the debt may be sold to a third-party collection agency. Read on to learn more.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 3, 2021

But it takes a lot to get to that scenario, so if you’re not there yet you still have time to learn how to protect yourself from this type of collections activity. However, there are some types of accounts that are less susceptible to garnishment. Don’t Let Debts Get to the Garnishment Stage. Joint accounts.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Creditmax Collection Agency, Inc. , the defendant debt collector had obtained a garnishment order from an Indiana state court more than 90 days before the debtor filed for bankruptcy—that is, outside of the preference lookback period. In Warsco v. The Supreme Court further held that a “transfer” occurs when “money changes hands.”

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

If you fall into hard times, the inability to pay off your credit card bills or student loans can result in your debts being transferred to a debt collection agency. In addition to making threats, this debt collection agency might tell you that if you pay off the debt in full it will be removed from your credit report completely.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2020

Here’s one example of how a zombie might rise with help from a collection agency. The original lender or collection agency fails to collect within the statute of limitations. That collection agency may report the debt as owed to the credit bureaus. That can include wage garnishment or levies.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 3, 2022

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is a collection agency that buys old debts from lenders and companies that have been unable to collect the debt themselves. In other words, when the original creditor has been unsuccessful in collecting on a debt, it will write off the debt as a loss. This is called a charge-off.

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Burr Forman

DECEMBER 4, 2020

On April 23, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-57-20 exempting stimulus payments and other COVID-19-related government financial assistance from attachment, levy, execution, or garnishment. On August 31, 2020, the state legislature enacted the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020.

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Collection Industry News

JUNE 1, 2023

This presents a substantial opportunity for debt collection agencies to assist lenders in recovering unpaid debts and managing default risks. Economic Factors: Economic conditions directly impact the debt collection industry. As businesses expand globally, debt collection agencies can extend their services across borders.

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The Kaplan Group

OCTOBER 19, 2020

FDCPA ( Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that restricts the behavior of collection agencies when they are attempting to collect money from individuals. The law does not apply to collecting from businesses. Garnishment.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 20, 2022

Have you ever been incessantly contacted by a debt collection agency trying to get money from you? It can be difficult to understand just what exactly these agencies are legally allowed to do, and what crosses the line. The majority of debt collectors work for reputable collection companies. That’s why we’re here to help.

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Direct Recovery

APRIL 18, 2023

Of course, there is also the fact that you’re probably more concerned with running your own business than collecting from a failed one. That’s why many small business owners prefer to hire commercial debt collection agencies to manage collections on their behalf. What is Commercial Debt Collection?

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. Fortunately, the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects all states. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to original creditors or cover company obligations.

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Taurus Collect

MAY 11, 2023

Overview of The Credit Card Debt Collection Process Credit card debt collection can be a stressful experience for both the debtor and the creditor. The creditor then hires a debt collection agency to start the collection process. About Us Taurus Collections (UK) Ltd.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 3, 2020

The company, creditor or collection agency has legal ways to pursue payment. The judgment creditor can then use that court judgment to try to collect money from you. Common methods include wage garnishment , property attachments and property liens. This is known as wage garnishment. Nonwage garnishment.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. During an automatic stay, all parties or entities mentioned above are prohibited from collecting on debts you incurred before filing for bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. During an automatic stay, all parties or entities mentioned above are prohibited from collecting on debts you incurred before filing for bankruptcy.

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The Kaplan Group

AUGUST 6, 2020

If your clients or customers owe you money, consider talking to a collection agency like ours for advice on how to solve the problem. We can also garnish payments from the debtors’ customers and garnish their credit card and Paypal accounts. Declare Bankruptcy.

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Collections Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You can’t get any further with a collection agency. Garnishing individual debtors’ wages. If your business debtor is an individual, we can advocate strongly in court for this method of collection. We will relentlessly, ethically and effectively pursue your deadbeat until either you get paid or no one could get you paid.

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Credit Corp

MAY 19, 2021

A judgment can allow a creditor to file a lien against your property or garnish your accounts, for example. News , interest charges can pile up, and your wages may be garnished. To avoid a collection agency, and your debt, simply move out of the country. Ignoring your debt could lead to your passport being revoked.

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Stevens Lloyd

AUGUST 17, 2018

If you currently have a debtor that is making excuses for non-payment or outright refusing to pay, then you might want to consider soliciting the services of a professional debt collection agency. Due to this, debt collection agencies are quickly evolving. Debt Collectors Strategies: Collection Agency Communication.

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Taurus Collect

AUGUST 15, 2023

Identify the Key Advantages of Outsourcing Debt Collection Services When you outsource no win no fee debt collection services, you reap a myriad of benefits that can truly streamline your business operations and improve your cash flow.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

Agents can simply imply threats, and that’s often enough to prompt payment, such as threatening to call your employer and set up wage garnishment arrangements. But, under federal law, a legitimate debt collector must first successfully sue you in civil court to be able to garnish your wages.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

This means that even a debt that is older than that may still be able to be collected on if you’ve made a payment sometime in the last four to six years. In some states, a collection agency cannot try to collect at all once a debt is past the statute of limitations. Can a Collection Agency Report an Old Debt as New?

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Collection Industry News

MAY 9, 2023

By identifying these assets, you can explore avenues for garnishment, liens, or other means of debt recovery. Wage garnishment can be an effective strategy if you can locate their employer. Seize Assets has been helping Creditors , Attorneys ,Debt Buyers, Collection Agencies , Banks and individuals of all types for over 25 years.

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Better Credit Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The article below details how A1 Collections works and what you can do to get a collections entry deleted from your report. What Is A1 Collections? A1 Collections is a totally legitimate debt collection agency. Sometimes, an agency has the documentation it needs to proceed with its collection attempts.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

It is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission , a federal agency that protects consumers and maintains fair competition in the marketplace, including debt collection attempts. The law specifically limits how and when collections agencies can contact you, and it allows you to dispute debts. What Does the FDCPA Apply to?

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Troutman Sanders

JUNE 30, 2021

Columbia Debt Recovery , a Washington district court awarded each plaintiff $30,000 in emotional distress damages under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), $120 in treble actual damages under the Washington Collection Agency Act (WCAA) and the Washington Consumer Protection Act (WCPA), and $2,000 in statutory damages under the FDCPA.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They may use collection agencies , or they may sue you (asking the court to garnish wages, take an asset, or put a lien on your home). One of the benefits of declaring bankruptcy is that debt collectors cannot try to collect on debts that were discharged in bankruptcy.

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