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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Burr Forman

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection. This Bulletin serves as an update to that non-exhaustive compilation of information.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

If you’re unable to pay your original creditor, your debt may pass to a debt recovery agency, earning a collection letter and possibly a stain on your credit report. Credit Collection Services, known as CCS for short, is one of the largest debt collection agencies in the United States, based in Massachusetts.

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Collection Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Mario Barboza was a resident of Collin County, Texas when Pharia, LLC, successor in interest to defendant Pallida LLC, filed a collections action in 2010 in Denton County, Texas to recover the balance due on Barboza’s credit card. In early 2011, a default judgment was obtained against Barboza. Barboza), thus 1692i(a) did not apply.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Mario Barboza was a resident of Collin County, Texas when Pharia, LLC, successor in interest to defendant Pallida LLC, filed a collections action in 2010 in Denton County, Texas to recover the balance due on Barboza’s credit card. In early 2011, a default judgment was obtained against Barboza. Barboza), thus 1692i(a) did not apply.

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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 other words, they are an aggressive company, and having them stalking you for a collection is never nice. Have a Professional Remove the Collection.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

On November 7, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that, in 2023 alone, the cumulative penalty amount stemming from consent orders it entered with digital asset-based companies totaled $4.3 For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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National Service Bureau

AUGUST 19, 2015

Like any industry, the debt collection and accounts receivable management industries have some bad apples. The latter are obviously people and organizations that you would want to avoid should your business need assistance with collecting on delinquent accounts. Or no legitimate debt buyer?

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 22, 2021

The Bureau is concerned that some of those desperately needed funds will not reach consumers, and will instead be intercepted by financial institutions or debt collectors to cover overdraft fees, past-due debts, or other liabilities. On March 10, the Oklahoma Senate passed a health care debt collection bill.

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Troutman Sanders

APRIL 19, 2021

Federal Activities: On April 19, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that the 30-day comment period on the CFPB’s proposal to delay the effective date of Regulation F, its Debt Collection Rule, is open. The third requirement involves license-specific requirements. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 27, 2020

3841, a bill that protects the stimulus funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) from being garnished by judgement creditors and debt collectors, similar to how Social Security payments are exempt from being garnished. On July 23, 2020, the Senate unanimously passed S.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 9, 2021

Whether you have missed a single payment somewhere along the line or are delinquent on several payments, the last thing you want is to be harassed by debt collectors. You may feel as if no one is on your side, but you do have some protection from collection agencies. There are approximately 7,000 collection agencies in the U.S.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 9, 2021

s emergency debt collection bill. Among other changes, the amended bill now no longer requires debt collectors to provide debt documentation within five days of the initial communication (such materials now only need be provided upon request from consumer) and removes the allowance of damages per violation.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 29, 2021

On March 23, Representatives Steve Cohen, Suzanne Bonamici, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Fair Debt Collection Improvement Act that would prohibit debt collectors from collecting or attempting to collect debt from consumers after a statute of limitation expires.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 7, 2021

Some consumers reported facing homelessness because of the negative impact of an eviction on their credit history reported by debt collectors. The plaintiffs, who include landlords and real estate trade associations from Alabama and Georgia, argue that the CDC exceeded its authority by imposing the ban. On June 29, the U.S.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

On October 31, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against an education technology provider for its lax data security practices that exposed sensitive information about millions of its customers and employees, including Social Security numbers, email addresses, and passwords. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 4, 2024

State Activities: On February 28, New York AG Letitia James (D) announced that her office secured more than $650,000 from a debt collection law firm and its subsidiary for filing allegedly frivolous lawsuits and “harming … New Yorkers.” s Municipal Regulations. Businesses should continue posting these notices as required by the D.C.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

On October 29, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new enforcement policy statement, warning companies against deploying illegal dark patterns that trick or trap consumers into subscription services. Collectively, the companies allegedly withheld $4.4 For more information, click here. For more information, click here.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 3, 2020

On July 29, 2020, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Chris Murphy introduced the COVID-19 Medical Debt Collection Relief Act, S.4350, This bill would prevent healthcare providers from taking “extraordinary” collection actions for up to 18 months after the bill becomes law as a means of protecting consumers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 25, 2021

The president is expected to nominate Rohit Chopra, currently a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, to serve as the next CFPB director. On January 21, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB21-002 into law, which extends the moratorium on certain collection actions, such as garnishment, attachment, or levy, until June 1, 2021.

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Troutman Sanders

JULY 26, 2021

On July 20, the House of Representatives passed the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act, which aims to revive the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) authority to return money to consumers harmed by companies found to engage in deceptive practices. The guidance resulted from concerns that debt collectors would seize the funds.

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 31, 2020

State Activities: On August 26, 2020, the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) issued new debt collection rules related to limited English proficiency servicing, which took effect June 27, 2020. Pritzker extended Executive Order 2020-25, which includes limits on garnishments and wage deductions.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

On October 30, the FTC announced that it had banned the owner of a small business funding company from both the merchant cash advance and debt collection industries. The proposed regulatory framework includes requirements for the admission of digital assets to a trading venue and disclosure documents.

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