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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

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? Collection agencies are experts in debt recovery. But how wise is this?

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

Nexa Collect

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? Collection agencies are experts in debt recovery. But how wise is this?

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Can a Collection Agency Report to the Credit Bureau Without Notifying You?

Credit Corp

If you or someone you know has dealt with a collection agency, you know how trying it can be. Debt collection agencies have a long history of harassment and illegal practices. Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? The name of the original creditor to whom the debt is owed.

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Collection agencies can buy debt from creditors, can sue for money | Fact check

Collection Industry News

The claim: It is illegal for collection agencies to buy debt and ‘come after you’ if you send a cease-and-desist letter A March 27 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) offers advice for consumers facing debt collection. “It Now they owe you 1000 for every time they contacted you.”

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Common Myths About Using a Collection Agency

Credit Management Company

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. When people believe these myths about using a collection agency, they often run into trouble.

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Debt Collection through Email, SMS and Social Media

Nexa Collect

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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The Effectiveness of Debt Collection Agencies

Credits Inc

Creditors give loans to millions of citizens, and thus credit companies are too busy to follow up on the debtors. For this reason, creditors are hiring debt collection agencies to collect debts that are 60 days past the agreed period. Therefore, the agencies act as middlemen collecting any delinquent loans.