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. The name of the original creditor to whom the debt is owed.

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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. The FDCPA applies only to debt collectors (the third-party collection agencies), not to the original lender.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 20, 2022

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. The majority of debt collectors work for reputable collection companies. False Statements.

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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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Credit Corp

JUNE 14, 2020

If the original creditor went to court and obtained a judgment against you for a debt, the zombie debt cycle can be more complicated. First, judgments provide the creditor with the legal means to collect via actions such as wage garnishments or bank account liens. Why Is Zombie Debt Such a Problem?

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Troutman Sanders

AUGUST 3, 2020

The bill defines “extraordinary” collection actions as selling debt to a third party, reporting the debt to a credit bureau, denying medical care, placing a lien on a property, foreclosing on a property, seizing property or funds from a bank account, commencing a civil action, and garnishing an individual’s wages.

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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. In short, you owe Pres.

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