Account Recovery

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Governor of California has earmarked more than $11 million of the budget for the state’s Department of Financial Protection & Innovation to “protect consumers and ensure transparency of the debt collector industry through strong government oversight and data collection.”

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Account Recovery

DECEMBER 2, 2021

When the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued its proposed debt collection rule back in May 2019, there were a rash of headlines in the mainstream media warning consumers that debt collectors were going to start messaging them on Facebook and other social media platforms.

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Nexa Collect

JANUARY 14, 2023

The US government has thrown a slew of laws on collection agencies, making bad-debt recovery harder and costlier. Our government’s intention behind these laws is not wrong, but the ground reality is different. . There are thousands of collection agencies in the USA, but most are small. New Regulations.

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Debt Free Colorado

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In this article we will answer the question: What can debt collectors do to you? Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors? When collecting a debt from you, collection agencies must adhere to federal and state rules. What is the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)?

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American Profit Recovery

JULY 27, 2020

But did you know that debt collections were also a big part of a healthy economy? For the consumer that may be in debt or having issues trying to catch up on financial obligations, they might not think so. That’s the first reason why debt collections matter to the economy and to the consumer in general. Like these.

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Collection Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a Georgia-based debt collector that tricked consumers into paying more than $7.6 million in bogus debt by threatening them with jail time, harassing their family members, and other unlawful actions.

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Nexa Collect

JUNE 24, 2023

As per my knowledge, there are no clear guidelines from the government for a debt collector who wants to work from home. You should discuss these points with the compliance superior of your collection agency. In the United States, for example, debt collectors must adhere to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

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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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UK debt collections

JUNE 25, 2024

A pensioner who is terminally ill has been threatened with debt collectors by HMRC , after he didn’t receive confirmation that he had paid the correct tax bill. HMRC has been accused of threatening a terminally ill 92 year old man with debt collectors. ” “This has caused huge distress.”

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True Accord

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Keeping up with compliance in the debt collection industry can be a challengeespecially as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other advanced technologies sweep through both the business and consumer sectors.

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Nexa Collect

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you think that ignoring written demands and calls from a collection agency will spare you from all the consequences, then you are wrong. A debt collector has several ways to find your latest address, phone number, and employer information. Ignoring a debt collector’s calls can be quite unfavorable.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Gather Information Request Verification of Debt File a Dispute Make Sure It’s Listed as Medical Debt Can You Negotiate Medical Bills in Collection? Are you struggling with medical debt? Are you tired of medical collectors calling? Studies show that Americans owe more than $88 million in medical debt.

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American Profit Recovery

JUNE 28, 2023

There have been many shifts in the debt collection industry over the past several years. And the trends and updates that many in the collection industry have worked hard on, are moving the industry in a positive way. Check out the words that are becoming the “norm” in collections.

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Nexa Collect

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

An average collection agency will recover about 20% of the total debt assigned. Here are the most important factors which decide how much a collection agency will collect for you: 1. They must have at least a few bilingual debt collectors in order to recover from people who prefer talking only in Spanish.

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Nexa Collect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

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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Nexa Collect

JUNE 10, 2023

AI, or artificial intelligence, has the potential to impact the field of debt collection significantly. Debt collection involves pursuing individuals or businesses to repay outstanding debts. Lowering Collection Costs: Human debt collectors take a significant percentage of all money recovered by them.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 3, 2021

Can debt collectors take money from your bank account to offset debts you owe them? But it takes a lot to get to that scenario, so if you’re not there yet you still have time to learn how to protect yourself from this type of collections activity. Accounts containing government benefits.

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Nexa Collect

JANUARY 25, 2023

Business and medical professionals seeking to hire a collection agency always wonder if the agency they hire is ethical or if it may damage their reputation. Here are some valuable tips on how collection agencies can maintain a good reputation online and offline.

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Nexa Collect

MARCH 12, 2021

Debt collection agencies in PR include Kinum , TSI , CICA, ILCA and Professional recoveries. Spanish and English-speaking debt collectors are required for Puerto Rico debt collection. Need a Collection Agency in PR? Local debt collectors ). Contact us. 10, § 981p). 981p (12)).

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True Accord

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Read on for our take on what’s impacting consumer finances, how consumers are reacting and what else you should be considering as it relates to debt collection today. The government has also reported that the economy expanded at a solid 3% annual rate Q2, with growth expected to continue at a similar pace in Q3.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 20, 2022

Have you ever been incessantly contacted by a debt collection agency trying to get money from you? Many individuals experience unwanted contact from debt collectors and are unsure how to approach the situation. Businesses or individuals who collect debts on behalf of others are known as debt collectors.

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True Accord

MAY 15, 2025

Youve seen the headlines the federal government last week resumed collecting defaulted student loan payments from millions of people for the first time since the start of the pandemic. And howdebt collection will be through a Treasury Department program that withholds payments through tax refunds, wages and government benefits.

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Direct Recovery

MAY 4, 2024

Believe it or not, debt collectors can actually pull your credit report, and they don’t even need your permission to do so. Even if you work to keep up with your credit report, you might be surprised to find sudden changes that debt collectors might encounter, or even cause themselves. That is not exactly the case.

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Collections Law

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Cohen & Associates LLC, our commercial collections lawyers have more than 50 years of combined experience. They have dedicated their practice to collecting commercial debts in Massachusetts. What are the most important Massachusetts debt collection statutes for business owners? At Law Offices of Alan M.

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Collections Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Business owners in Massachusetts are likely familiar with the frustrations of trying to collect unpaid debts. Cohen & Associates LLC, our aggressive and relentless commercial collections attorneys have more than 60 years of combined experience helping Massachusetts business owners collect their unpaid debts.

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Nexa Collect

JULY 28, 2020

Collecting outstanding debt isn’t an easy process. None of these situations are amenable to fast debt recovery. Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency. But how wise is this?

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Nexa Collect

AUGUST 8, 2020

Collecting outstanding debt isn’t an easy process. None of these situations are amenable to fast debt recovery. Companies will generally try to collect on their outstanding accounts internally before passing their most egregious cases on to an external debt collection agency. But how wise is this?

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True Accord

APRIL 28, 2025

Other challenges for businesses debt collection operations come in the forms of regulatory changes impacting innovation and uncertainty about staying in compliance. The 2024 Order conflicts with the CFPBs Regulation F Debt Collection Rule about the scope of an opt-out. What Does This Mean for Debt Collection?

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UK debt collections

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The government has announced a list of new measures to curb excessive car parking fines including a cap on the fees that parking debt collection agencies charge. It is said that Millions of motorists are set to benefit from a major government crackdown on rogue parking firms.

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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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Nexa Collect

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Their customers can be a small business, government, large corporates as well as private homeowners. Not getting paid on time can quickly restrict your cash flow, that’s why hiring a collection agency when an account is 60 days past due is absolutely the right choice. Need a Collection Agency? Collection Letters Service.

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True Accord

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Trying to keep up with regulations in debt collection can feel overwhelming especially with new cases and federal guidance coming out regularly interpreting the law and states actively amending or creating new laws that impact debt collectors, original creditors, and current creditors.

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TCPA

MAY 10, 2021

For nearly five years, the TCPA explicitly excluded from liability calls made to collect government-backed debt. Naturally, government debt collectors relied on this exception and called debtors without fear of TCPA liability. In 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that this … Continue reading →

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Collection Industry News

MAY 15, 2025

As result of FTC lawsuit, federal court issues temporary restraining order halting scheme that sent fictitious debt collection notices to consumers nationwide As a result of a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit, a federal court hastemporarily haltedthe operations and frozen the assets of a phantom debt collection scheme and its operators.

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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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True Accord

MARCH 4, 2025

Over the past several years, federal and state regulators have started raising red flags about a significant trend in the debt collection industry: companies failing to deliver positive experiences for consumers or properly manage complaints and disputes.

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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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