Nerd Wallet

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Working with third-party debt collectors can be confusing and scary. adults with debt in collections, knowing their legal rights is crucial. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act covers third-party debt collectors — those who buy a delinquent debt from an original creditor, like a credit card company.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

When you’re in debt, getting calls from debt collectors is an unwelcome but common occurrence. But can debt collectors call on holidays? Can Debt Collectors Call on Holidays? Can a Debt Collector Call on Sundays? What Hours Can a Debt Collector Call? In This Piece.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

When you’re in debt, getting calls from debt collectors is common. But can debt collectors call on holidays? Although there are no regulations that specifically make calling on holidays illegal, there are regulations that prohibit debt collectors from contacting consumers at unusual or known inconvenient times. .

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 4, 2022

If you are like most people, you have dealt with or are currently dealing with debt collectors. I’ve been preaching about the dangers of debt collectors for years and get countless emails from readers who end up in trouble by answering the phone when a debt collector calls. Talk to Credit Saint.

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Taurus Collect

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A debt collector might sound like a character from a Charles Dickens novel, but if you’ve been contacted by one, you know they’re very much a reality of modern financial life. So, what exactly is a debt collector? What Is a Debt Collector? Why Are They Contacting Me?

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 16, 2021

A new rule will soon allow debt collection messages through social media. It’s expected to impact 1 in 4 adult Americans, or 70 million people , who have at least one bill in collections. The new rule also loosens the restrictions on how often creditors can contact you. Will Creditors Really Contact Me On Social Media?

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fielding constant phone calls from creditors can be unnerving and stressful – and stress can have a cumulative effect on your physical health as well as your emotional well-being. That’s why it can be especially disheartening if creditors keep calling. Who knows how to get debt collectors to stop calling after bankruptcy?

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Collection Industry News

APRIL 25, 2023

A debt doesn’t generally expire or disappear until its paid, but in many states, there may be a time limit on how long creditors or debt collectors can use legal action to collect a debt. Some debts, though, such as federal student loans don’t have a statute of limitations.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

Getting calls from debt collectors can be frustrating and even confusing. That’s even truer when someone is contacting you about an old debt you forgot about, thought was long resolved, or didn’t know about in the first place. Can a debt collector collect after 10 years, for example?

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

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. Can a debt collector collect after 10 years? Get Help Now.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

OCTOBER 31, 2021

With the CFPB having decided to leave the effective date of the Debt Collection Rule as November 30 th , the push is on for debt collectors to ensure their compliance with the Rule by that date. Referral of the Account. As we all know by now, the Rule introduces as a new concept the “itemization date.” Section 1006.34(b)

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 21, 2023

If you ignore a debt collection agency, several potential consequences could affect your financial well-being and peace of mind: Persistent Contact : Debt collection agencies might persist in attempting to contact you through phone calls, letters, and possibly emails. This can be stressful and disruptive.

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Albuquerque Law

MAY 18, 2020

However, one question remains: who is calling to collect the debt? Is it a creditor or a debt collection agency? Many New Mexicans might believe that creditors and debt collectors are essentially the same. After all, they both look to collect debts. How are they different?

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Account Recovery

MARCH 19, 2021

JUDGE GRANTS MSJ FOR PLAINTIFF OVER STATUS OF DEBT BECAUSE CREDITOR CANCELED ACCOUNT A District Court judge in New York has granted a plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment after it sued a debt collector for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by sending two collection letters to the plaintiff, determining that the plaintiff (..)

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 25, 2020

After you file for bankruptcy, it is illegal for your creditors to continue contacting you and asking for payments. If a creditor breaks the law, you can contact a lawyer to pursue a case against them. Here is a closer look at how you can take action against creditor harassment. Finally, you can have some peace!

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True Accord

JANUARY 31, 2024

of consumers take no action after a collection call. Let’s look at the challenges around right-party contact rates, consumer complaints, and the timely factors that make the challenges more detrimental to your business’s late-stage debt recovery. Even if you can get the right customer on the phone, studies show 49.5% to 9:00 p.m.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 1, 2023

Your credit score may improve if your collection debt is reported to a new credit scoring model—FICO 9®, FICO 10®, VantageScore 3.0® Most creditors still report to old scoring models, so it’s unlikely paying off the debt will improve your credit score. In This Piece: What Is Collections Debt?

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Account Recovery

AUGUST 3, 2020

A District Court judge in Tennessee has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case, agreeing that the defendant does not meet the definition of debt collector under the statute, in large part because the plaintiff’s agreement with the creditor spells out the exact nature of the relationship (..)

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True Accord

MARCH 25, 2021

Recent regulatory activity makes it clear: regulators care as much about consumer preference in debt collection as creditors. In this blog post, Kelly Knepper-Stephens, TrueAccord’s VP Legal & Compliance, highlights the recent laws and regulations designed to protect consumer preferences in debt collection.

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Roths Child Law

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Congress needs to enact laws expanding consumer protections against abusive debt collection, the U.S. Defendant debt collector Santander Consumer USA Holdings ultimately prevailed because it was not collecting money on behalf of a third party. Bankruptcy filings stop debt collections.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

District Court for the Southern District of California, granting summary judgment in favor of a debt collector in a Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) case. In doing so, it held that a collection letter, which indicated that the debtor could only dispute the underlying debt in writing, violated the FDCPA.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 14, 2023

When a debtor owes a creditor money and the creditor is seeking assistance collecting the amount owed, the creditor can either use a collection law firm or a collection agency. Law firms and collection agencies serve the same purpose initially.

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True Accord

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The world of regulatory compliance can be a complicated place, especially when it comes to debt collection. A debt collector may be able to assert a “Bona Fide Error Defense” in a lawsuit alleging violations of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). .

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Credit Corp

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Dealing with zombie debt can be extremely complicated as debt collectors may repeatedly contact you about an account that belonged to you years ago. Much like the characters in a post-apocalyptic story, it’s possible to overcome zombie debt with the right know-how. How Does Zombie Debt Work?

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The Kaplan Group

AUGUST 29, 2021

Unfortunately, debt collector harassment is a serious issue that affects many people. Most people go into debt with genuine intentions to pay it back or because we had recently gone through an unexpected event. Overly repetitive phone calls, threats, and other tactics can be considered creditor harassment.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

MRS BPO, LLC , the Northern District of Illinois, acting on its own motion, granted summary judgment in favor of the defense on claims asserting violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). When the mother became delinquent on her credit card account, the creditor hired the defendant to collect the debt.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 26, 2020

The plaintiff incurred a debt to a medical provider who placed the debt with a debt collector. The collection letter from the debt collector included a request for repayment of principal and interest. The district court agreed and granted summary judgment to the defendant.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 22, 2024

Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to reverse a district court’s decision finding that a debt collector lacked the requisite knowledge and intent to violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when it sent a debt-collection communication prior to any knowledge of the debtor’s bankruptcy filing.

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Taurus Collect

MAY 11, 2023

If you have ever had to deal with credit card debt, you know it can be stressful. Debt collectors call at all hours of the day and pressure is put on borrowers to quickly make payments in full. The creditor then hires a debt collection agency to start the collection process.

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Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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? It does not come into play for creditors collecting their own debts.

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Collection Industry News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

If you have a debt in collection, it’s often a challenging time. And if a debt collector contacts you about your debts, you may have concerns about whether the debt collector is legitimate, whether the debt is yours, or if the amount the collector is seeking to collect is accurate.

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Credit Corp

JANUARY 21, 2021

A collections notice shows up, a debt collector starts calling or you find a negative report on your credit history, but you know you paid the account in question. Can you sue a company for sending you to collections for money you didn’t owe? Can You Sue a Company for Sending You to Collections? It happens.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 1, 2020

National Business Factors (“NBF”), a debt collection company, entered an agreement with Tahoe Fracture Clinic (“TFC”), to collect debts owing to TFC. When Urbina did not tender the amount due, TFC referred the debt to NBF for collections. National Business Factors Inc. National Business Factors Inc.

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Direct Recovery

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In what is supposed to be an increase in protections offered to consumers, an updated version of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was passed in the fall of 2020 that brings that iconic piece of legislation up to date with modern forms of communication. The Type of Creditor Still Matters.

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Taurus Collect

JUNE 12, 2023

Thus, debt collection agencies are commonly utilised to ensure that funds due back to businesses don’t go unpaid. But how often do debt collection agencies take their clients’ customers to court? But did you know that these agencies often try to resolve your debt before resorting to legal action?

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 23, 2021

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently held that a debt collector did not violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when it sent a consumer a collection letter inviting her to “eliminate further collection action” by calling the company, when in fact only written communication could legally stop collection activity.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Is there a law in NYC that protects consumers and debtors from debt collecting agencies, businesses, and their attorneys? Suppose you are under constant pressure from these agencies and their legal representatives to settle your debt. Consumers must be aware that the debt they are being collected for is valid.

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