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The Growth Potential of the Debt Collection Industry: An In-Depth Analysis

Collection Industry News

Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling: Data analytics and predictive modeling have become essential tools for debt collection agencies. Analyzing vast amounts of data allows agencies to identify trends, assess debtor creditworthiness, and predict repayment probabilities.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

It is prohibited for debt collectors to utilize unfair techniques, harass, or deceive consumers while seeking to collect consumer debts under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) applies to collection firms and debt collectors attempting to recover consumer debts.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

On May 1, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a permanent ban from debt relief telemarketing for operators of debt relief scam. The FTC charged the defendants with taking tens of millions of dollars from people by falsely promising to eliminate or substantially reduce their credit card debt.