Credit Corp

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Debt collection agencies have a long history of harassment and illegal practices. Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? Knowing illegal debt collection practices can help identify when you’re being treated unfairly. Attempts to Collect a Debt Not Owed.

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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2020

That collection agency may report the debt as owed to the credit bureaus. Suddenly, the debt reappears on your credit report, except now it’s a zombie debt. Zombie Debts and Judgments. That makes it harder to get new credit. How Can You Protect Yourself From Zombie Debt Collectors?

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

Especially in the current pandemic, COVID 19, medical bills, credit card bills, and other financial service bills may start to pile up. 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.

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Credit Corp

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If you have a lot of inaccurate collection accounts on your report, you might need help from a credit repair firm like Lexington Law Firm. Credit repair companies know how to navigate credit bureau territory, and they can help consumers understand how to handle tricky situations.

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Better Credit Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

The first step, if you have paid the full collection account, settlement, or have been making regular on-time payments, is to mail the collection agency a “ goodwill letter ” that explains your situation. Then kindly ask the debt collector to remove collections from your credit report out of goodwill.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

THE Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1978 by the United States Congress to protect consumers from abusive debt collectors. Note, however, that the FDCPA applies only to third party collectors who collect debt for original creditors.

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