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Appeals Court Affirms Ruling for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Healthcare Debt

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In a case that was defended by the team at Malone Frost Martin, the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed a lower court’s ruling in favor of a defendant that was sued for violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it did not include a copy of the original creditor’s financial … The post Appeals Court Affirms (..)

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Common Myths About Using a Collection Agency

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Myths About Using a Collection Agency: Paying the Original Creditor to Bypass Agencies. Many people believe they can get around dealing with debt collection agencies by paying their original creditors directly. We offer debt recovery for several industries, including healthcare, government, commercial, and more.

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4 Ways To Remove Collections From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If they are unable to validate the debt, you can ask them to remove it from your credit report. When your original creditor can’t collect your past-due balance, it’ll sell your debt to a debt collection agency which means you now owe the money to the agency. Original Creditor Vs. Collection Agency.