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Can Debtors Be Legally Forced To Pay Debt With Their Cryptocurrency

Nexa Collect

Individuals can be legally forced to pay their debts with their cryptocurrency, but the creditor must have a judgment which states that the debtor is obligated to pay off the debt, including any cryptocurrency they own. Knowing whether or not the debtor owns crypto like bitcoin is of course a challenge.

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Domesticating and Enforcing Your Foreign Judgments With a Massachusetts Collections Attorney

Collections Law

Collecting debts from debtors having assets in Massachusetts while you are in another state or a different country used to be difficult, even if you had a judgment against them. Massachusetts was among the few states that had not adopted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgment Act.

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Can a Collection Agency Change an Account’s Open Date?

Taurus Collect

Dealing with a collection agency can often feel like navigating a maze, especially when there seems to be a change in your account’s open date. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you’re likely asking, “Can a collection agency change an account’s open date?”

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Collecting Business Debt: Five Best Practices When Working With A Collections Agency

Taurus Collect

Understanding the art of debt collection can be a challenging task for any business, especially when the debtor refuses to pay despite many reminders. In such situations, engaging a collections agency becomes inevitable. Access to Documentation: Ensure that your chosen collections agency has full access to these documents.

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Why would the New York State Attorney General pursue a Debt collection company?

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That would include pursuing a Debt collection company that acts deceptively and fraudulently. As guardian of the rights of the people (and small businesses) the New York State Attorney General pursues bad actors. Some Debt collection companies act wrongly and engage in Fraudulent and deceptive behaviors.

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What Can I Keep if I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

If you are a victim of debt collector harassment, it’s important to know the debt collection laws, and consider your options for debt relief. Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because in exchange for receiving a discharge of most kinds of debts, the debtor has to give up non-exempt assets.

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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. You have rights to help you gain control over your debt collection interactions. Call or text you to collect a debt between 8 a.m.