Troutman Sanders

MARCH 6, 2023

A district court in the Northern District of California recently denied in part a motion for judgment on the pleadings in a case alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and California’s Rosenthal Act involving collection texts sent to a consumer.

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Credit Corp

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This may influence which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. Zombie debt is a broad term that refers to past debts that are still affecting you. An example of zombie debt is a three-year-old loan that should be paid off. Key Takeaways: Zombie debt arises based on collection agencies.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

MARCH 10, 2023

Debt collection is an essential service, especially in situations where your client doesn’t pay in advance. Most, if not all, businesses will utilize a debt collection service to pursue payment owed by individuals or businesses. In New York, there are differences between commercial vs consumer debt.

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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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Direct Recovery

APRIL 18, 2023

Taking on debt is one of the most common ways to fuel a rapidly growing small business. But that debt can quickly become an anchor weighing down the entire company if growth sputters, and the resulting collections can be even more problematic than the debt in the first place. What is Commercial Debt Collection?

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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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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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Credit Management Company

JULY 14, 2021

Everyone in the debt collection industry is familiar with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). Reputable collections agencies willingly follow these rules and treat patients with compassion and respect. Preferred Collection and Management Services, Inc. Background on This Case.

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True Accord

MAY 26, 2022

On May 23, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), in partnership with the New York Attorney General, filed a proposed judgment against a debt collection enterprise with a history of deception and harassment to pay $4 million and be permanently banned from the debt collection industry.

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Collection Industry News

MAY 18, 2021

The House Thursday passed legislation making a series of reforms to debt collection requirements. While NAFCU supports efforts to stop abusive debt collection practices, the association had raised concerns about language contained in the bill that would expand the definition of a “debt collector” and increase risks to lenders.

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Troutman Sanders

MAY 5, 2021

Section 1692c(b) of the FDCPA prohibits a debt collector from communicating with most third parties “in connection with the collection of any debt” unless it has the consumer’s consent. The hospital hired debt collector Preferred Collection & Management Services, Inc.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Is AWA Collections flooding your phone and mailbox, claiming that you owe them money? Or were you alerted to a new entry from the collections agency on your credit report? If you’re wondering how best to proceed with a debt collector like AWA, we’ve got you covered. What Is AWA Collections? Dickson, TN 37055.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JANUARY 13, 2021

Whether you are looking for assistance with collection efforts or want to make sure your current vendor is in compliance, you should be familiar with the laws that govern New York debt collection. New York Debt Collection Laws. Business to Business Debts. The creditor makes a demand but is not paid.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2020

Find out what you need to know about zombie debt and how to deal with it. How Does Zombie Debt Happen? The most common cases of zombie debt involve collection activities. Here’s one example of how a zombie might rise with help from a collection agency. You default on a debt.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

On September 4, 2020, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned summary judgment granted to a debt collector who had sent collection documents to the wrong person, ruling that it was not entitled to the bona fide error defense because it lacked procedures governing the factual mistake. Wagner, Jr.

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Collection Industry News

MAY 11, 2021

Miller, a Kenmore debt collector, is under investigation by federal Homeland Security Investigations agents for alleged wire fraud in connection with unlawful debt collecting. A Kenmore debt collector may have ended up hounding the wrong guy for a debt his mother allegedly owed. Provided by Mark M.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

However, over the past several years, the civil courts in most states have been overrun by debt collection cases against consumers. Some key findings from the Pew research include: • Between 1993 and 2013, the number of debt collection cases filed annually more than doubled, from 1.7 million to about 4 million.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Last week, a district court in Nevada held that an undated, model form debt validation notice does not violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). the defendant sent a debt validation letter to the plaintiff that followed the model form provided by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Are collections accounts weighing heavily on your credit report? If you’ve fallen behind on any of your accounts, you could find Fairway Collections on your credit report. As long as the collections entry stays on your report, it’s hurting your score. About Fairway Collections. Self-pay collections.

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Credit Management Company

AUGUST 9, 2022

While many consumers are able to manage their debt load and stay current on their accounts, many businesses are finding themselves with uncollected debt and no proven collection strategy. Before you can collect on any debt, you need to validate the debt in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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The Kaplan Group

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Instead, I suggest you do what you can to educate yourself about your options. Here are 9 terms you may have heard of, but need to know more about. FDCPA ( Fair Debt Collection Practices Act). The law does not apply to collecting from businesses. The law does not apply to collecting from businesses.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you’re concerned about an entry on your credit report from BRG Collections, we can help. BRG specializes in collecting on unpaid consumer debts. Read on for an overview of BRG, debt collections, and the process of getting a collections account off your report. About BRG Collections LLC.

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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. Portfolio Recovery buys multiple accounts with old debt from companies that have given up and “charged off” the accounts. This is called a charge-off.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Whether you came across First National Collection Bureau while checking your credit or received a phone call or letter from the agency, you need to respond quickly. As long as a collections account is on your report, it hurts your credit, not to mention adding stress to your daily life. What Is First National Collection Bureau?

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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. Calls from a commercial debt collector can create an enormous amount of stress for many business owners. What Do Commercial Debt Collection Agencies Do?

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Is BGE Collections lowering your credit score? BGE Collections is a debt collection agency. If you fell behind on power payments from Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, their collections department could contact you. Read on for our guide to getting BGE Collections out of your life and off your credit report.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Whether you came across First National Collection Bureau while checking your credit or received a phone call or letter from the agency, you need to respond quickly. As long as a collections account is on your report, it hurts your credit, not to mention adding stress to your daily life. What Is First National Collection Bureau?

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Preferred Collection and Management Services Inc. Preferred Collection and Management Services Inc. Preferred Collection and Management Services Inc. A debt collector is subject to liability for all other third-party communications “in connection with the collection of any debt.”. Ramirez, 141 S.

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Troutman Sanders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a suit holding that the plaintiff had not suffered a concrete injury, and therefore, lacked standing to assert a claim under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). The bank sold the debt to the defendant creditor. In Choice v.

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Better Credit Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Fortunately, there are a few strategies you can use to get a collections agency like MBA off your report and improve your credit score. Bluhm and Associates, the small debt collection agency/law firm is located in Texas and collects medical debts across the country. Get proof of the debt.

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Troutman Sanders

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Midwest Recovery Systems (“Midwest Recovery”), a debt collection company, must cease its alleged debt-parking practices, delete all reported debts, and surrender its remaining assets in partial payment of a $24.3 million monetary judgment, under a stipulated order filed by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) last week.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Is Ad Astra Recovery Services stressing you out with calls about outstanding debts? Being contacted by a collections agency can be frustrating, but the damage to your credit score can be far worse than their persistent phone calls and letters. Ad astra collections. Send a debt validation letter. Ad astra recovery.

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Better Credit Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Debt collectors can be a nuisance, and their effects on your credit score are even worse than their constant calls. It might seem like paying off your debt is the best method for getting a collections agency like AMCOL off your report, but that could do more harm than good. Ask for Proof with a Debt Validation Letter.

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National Service Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2015

John Rossman and Mike Poncin of Moss and Barnett have a Debt Collection Drill podcast, and a recent episode was particularly relevant to our audience. These are important for debt collectors to avoid, especially because they’ve been emphasized recently. Enforcement actions involving servicemembers.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Axiom Acquisition Ventures, LLC (“Axiom”) bought Robert Valenzuela’s consumer debt from a bank after he allegedly defaulted on his personal loan payments. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, that a communication from a debt collector can have dual purposes, such as giving notice and demanding payment.

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FDCPA Defense

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Can a bank be sued for acting as a “debt collector” under the California Rosenthal Act? You are probably tempted to answer “yes” it can, because you know the Act defines a “debt collector” to include an entity that is collecting on behalf of itself or on behalf of third parties. Code § 1788.2(c) Probably not.

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Better Credit Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When your debt goes into collections, it’s important to straighten things out quickly. If BYL Collections has been contacting you, the information below can help you move forward. How Does BYL Collection Services Work? Based in Westchester, Pennsylvania, BYL is a third-party collections agency that was founded in 1998.

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