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FCRA Claim for “Misleading” Double-Reporting of Debt by Original Creditor and Collection Agency Survives Motion to Dismiss

Troutman Sanders

Mountain America Federal Credit Union , the plaintiff became delinquent on a credit card account with her credit union. The credit union then assigned the debt to a third-party collection agency. In Hansen v. A copy of the order is available here.

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How to Remove ConServe from Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

ConServe is a debt collection agency that may contact you regarding unpaid debts. They are a third-party debt collector, which means that they may be hired by your original creditor, or they may purchase your old debt on the chance that you pay them instead. Validate the Debt.

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How to Pay Collections

Credit Corp

In addition to requesting a written validation notice from the collector, verify with your state attorney general’s office or the Better Business Bureau that the collection agency is legitimate. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) provides protection for consumers. Know Your Rights. Postdated Check.

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How to Remove Rausch Sturm from Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If you have heard from a debt collector called Rausch Sturm, you are probably being pursued for an old debt. You have also probably seen them appear on your credit report as a collections account. This is because Rausch Sturm has been hired by your original creditor to collect the debt on their behalf.