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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 answer might not be that simple.

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Selling your debt vs. hiring a debt collection agency

True Accord

Debt sales play a unique role in the collections industry, as choosing between selling to a debt buyer and placing accounts with a third-party debt collector can make or break a brand. What is a debt buyer? Selling your debt to a debt buyer. Pros of selling your debts.

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How Do Collections Accounts Affect Your Credit?

Taurus Collect

If you fail to pay back your creditor or lender or miss out on instalments regularly, they may resort to a debt collection agency or sell your account to a debt buyer. However, they most likely will call you or send emails to inform you about selling your account to a debt buyer.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

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. Consumer debts include credit card debts, vehicle loans, medical costs, and school loans.

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How to Remove ConServe from Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

ConServe is a debt collection agency that may contact you regarding unpaid debts. They are a third-party debt collector, which means that they may be hired by your original creditor, or they may purchase your old debt on the chance that you pay them instead.

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How to Remove National Credit Systems From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If you owe an old landlord money on your rent, you may begin to hear from a debt collector called National Credit Systems. National Credit Systems is a third-party debt collector that has been hired on behalf of the original creditor to collect the debt from you.

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How to Get Wilshire Consumer Credit Off Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

They are a third-party debt collector and auto loan financer out of California. They are aggressive, and they will not stop unless you pay them or remove their account from your collection account. We can help you remove their collection account from your credit report. About Wilshire Consumer Credit.