Credit Bureau Fair Debt Collection Garnishment 
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.
Sawin & Shea
JULY 20, 2022
The majority of lawyers who collect debts on behalf of their clients are also considered “debt collectors” under federal law. In this blog, we discuss what debt collectors in Indiana can and cannot do according to the law. When Are Debts Covered By the Law? Unfairness.
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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.
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?
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. L) Using a false name.
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