Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Debt collectors are now allowed to contact Americans on social media and by text message, according to new rules enacted by a US agency this week. The rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opens the door for creditors to slide into the DMs of millions of Americans who have loans.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Debt collectors are now allowed to contact Americans on social media and by text message, according to new rules enacted by a US agency this week. The rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) opens the door for creditors to slide into the DMs of millions of Americans who have loans.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 16, 2021

On top of phone calls, emails, and text messages, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will allow debt collectors to message you through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and almost any other social media channel. The new rule also loosens the restrictions on how often creditors can contact you. Unlimited emails.

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Taurus Collect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Experiencing a constant barrage of calls from debt collectors can be overwhelming, to say the least. Many wonder, “How many times can a debt collector call me in one day?” Harassment or Abuse: The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices. or after 9 p.m.,

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 25, 2020

After you file for bankruptcy, it is illegal for your creditors to continue contacting you and asking for payments. If a creditor breaks the law, you can contact a lawyer to pursue a case against them. Here is a closer look at how you can take action against creditor harassment. Finally, you can have some peace!

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Taurus Collect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

However, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set specific rules and guidelines regarding how Debt Collection Agencies should operate and the policies they must follow to support vulnerable customers. Below are five typical tactics debt collectors are forbidden to practice while collecting debts. Publicly Shame You.

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Direct Recovery

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Dealing with debt collectors is a frustrating experience for anyone to deal with, regardless of the underlying reasons for the situation. There are strict limits on how frequently a debt collector is permitted to call someone here in California, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t allowed to contact you at all.

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Collections Law

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Unfortunately, when a company has experience as a debtor, sometimes, this has given them an opportunity to learn a few tricks to try and avoid collection efforts. Cohen & Associates LLC know that debtors will sometimes go to great lengths to avoid paying their debts. Our collections attorneys at Law Offices of Alan M.

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Taurus Collect

JANUARY 20, 2023

Are you being contacted by debt collectors? It can be tricky trying to deal with a debt collection agency , but understanding why and how they check your credit score is the key to regaining control of the situation. This allows debt collectors to assess the risk associated with extending you credit or initiating a loan.

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Credit Corp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

But it’s especially frustrating if your debt is several years old. If you have debt on your credit reports or are getting calls from a collection agency, you might wonder how long a debtor can try to collect these debts—and how long it can affect your credit score. Can a debt collector collect after 10 years?

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Nexa Collect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Several collection agencies have been using electronic mediums like emails, social media platforms, and SMS to contact debtors. To a standard person, it may appear that contacting a debtor either way (traditional or electronic) is the same, a contact made is a contact made regardless of the medium. In fact, many prefer it that way.

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Collections Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

While most people try to pay their debts, some debtors are dead set against paying their bills. One way some debtors try to get out of paying their bills is to transfer all their valuable property to friends or relatives. They keep control of the property and creditors can’t get at it. We can sue to reverse the transfer.

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Credit Corp

AUGUST 31, 2021

Getting calls from debt collectors can be frustrating and even confusing. That’s even truer when someone is contacting you about an old debt you forgot about, thought was long resolved, or didn’t know about in the first place. Can a debt collector collect after 10 years, for example? In This Piece.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 22, 2024

Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to reverse a district court’s decision finding that a debt collector lacked the requisite knowledge and intent to violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when it sent a debt-collection communication prior to any knowledge of the debtor’s bankruptcy filing.

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Troutman Sanders

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Ultimately, the plaintiff filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, listed the defendant as an unsecured creditor, and obtained a discharge of her debt. The defendant offered a “pause” program that allowed the plaintiff to suspend service for up to nine months at a cost of $5 per month, which the plaintiff accepted.

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Nexa Collect

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The primary objective is to check if there was a violation of debt collection laws (FDCPA laws), and those recordings can be reviewed if there is a need. . Such complaints from debtors can get your client to worry about their reputation. This includes if the debtor was skip traced and how often you attempted to reach the debtor.

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Troutman Sanders

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

District Court for the Southern District of California, granting summary judgment in favor of a debt collector in a Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) case. In doing so, it held that a collection letter, which indicated that the debtor could only dispute the underlying debt in writing, violated the FDCPA.

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Credit Corp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Debt collectors send debt validation letters show what debts you owe, the amount, and to whome you owe it to. While a debt collector contacting you can be stressful, it’s important to pause and remember your rights as a debtor. Before paying the debt collector, verify that the debt is actually yours.

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Collections Law

APRIL 23, 2024

After you secure a judgment, Rule 69 of the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure provides a creditor the opportunity to find a debtor’s money. Under Rule 69, a creditor has the right to conduct discovery into a debtor’s financials. There are few limits to the financial information we can seek.

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Nexa Collect

JANUARY 14, 2023

Extra costs to comply with these laws would be passed on to businesses /creditors, who are already unwilling to pay the current costs associated with hiring a professional debt collector. As of Nov 2021, The new debt validation notice format recommended by CFPB makes it easier for debtors to dispute the authenticity of debt.

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Taurus Collect

MAY 11, 2023

If you have a credit or debt-related problem, it’s likely that a debt collection agency could come into the picture. In fact, most creditors and lenders will use a third party to follow up on outstanding accounts as soon as they become past due. That’s where debt tracing services step in.

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Nexa Collect

MARCH 22, 2022

By law, all debt collectors are required to provide at least 30 days to the debtor/consumer to dispute the debt, after the consumer receives (or is assumed to receive) the validation information. This format is located here: CFPB Debt Collection Validation Notice R19 ( as of Nov 2021). The amount is wrong.

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Nexa Collect

MARCH 12, 2021

Debt collection agencies in PR include Kinum , TSI , CICA, ILCA and Professional recoveries. Spanish and English-speaking debt collectors are required for Puerto Rico debt collection. Local debt collectors ). Need a Collection Agency in PR? Contact us. 981p (12)). of the inhabitants unemployed.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If you are a victim of debt collector harassment, it’s important to know the debt collection laws, and consider your options for debt relief. Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because in exchange for receiving a discharge of most kinds of debts, the debtor has to give up non-exempt assets.

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 23, 2021

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently held that a debt collector did not violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when it sent a consumer a collection letter inviting her to “eliminate further collection action” by calling the company, when in fact only written communication could legally stop collection activity.

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Collections Law

APRIL 2, 2024

When a debtor is delinquent, one of the biggest concerns for creditors is that the debtor doesn’t have enough money to pay what they owe. Cohen & Associates LLC, our experienced, relentless and innovative commercial debt collection attorneys have over 50 years of collective experience. At Law Offices of Alan M.

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Burr Forman

APRIL 23, 2021

In a decision that could throw the debt-collection industry into turmoil, on April 21, 2021, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals released its opinion in the case Hunstein v. The underlying facts in Hunstein will be familiar to anyone acquainted with the everyday workings of many debt collectors.

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Troutman Sanders

JANUARY 20, 2023

Creditors and debt collectors may rest assured that they are not violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) when sending debt-collection communications prior to any knowledge of a debtor’s bankruptcy filing. CICA), of his bankruptcy filing prior to the debt-collection communication at issue.

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Collection Industry News

AUGUST 11, 2020

Alternatively, for companies who collect federally-backed debts but do not currently have a TCPA program, now is the time to begin implementing policies, procedures, and compliance oversight activities. Here are some key TCPA compliance considerations for Federal debt collectors following Barr : Evaluate whether you are calling with an ATDS.

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Collections Law

MARCH 19, 2024

When a debtor is delinquent, one of the biggest concerns for creditors is that the debtor doesn’t have enough money to pay what they owe. Cohen & Associates LLC, our experienced, relentless and innovative commercial debt collection attorneys have over 50 years of collective experience. At Law Offices of Alan M.

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FFGN COLLECT NY

JUNE 14, 2023

When a debtor owes a creditor money and the creditor is seeking assistance collecting the amount owed, the creditor can either use a collection law firm or a collection agency. Both can send a demand letter and call the debtor to request the outstanding amount owed.

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Taurus Collect

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll explore six best practices that exemplify modern debt collection strategies, promoting efficiency while maintaining respect for the debtor’s circumstances. It is especially important to know the laws if you are considering a no cure no pay debt collection agency in the UK.

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Stevens Lloyd

AUGUST 17, 2018

If you currently have a debtor that is making excuses for non-payment or outright refusing to pay, then you might want to consider soliciting the services of a professional debt collection agency. In the past few years, there has been a rise in the number of debtors who refusing to pay monies owed. Debt Collection Expiration.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

An emergency bankruptcy is a bankruptcy filing method that expedites the filing process to stop creditors and bill collectors from seeking debts from borrowers. An automatic stay is an injunction prohibiting creditors from collecting debts. The Debtor(s) need to complete the required credit counseling session.

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Collections Law

JULY 6, 2021

Cohen LLC, you will find that the process of domesticating and enforcing foreign judgments against your debtors is a much more straightforward process than one would typically expect. For out-of-state creditors, the commercial litigation collections lawyers at Law Offices of Alan M. Filing of Judgments. With Notice vs. Ex Parte.

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Taurus Collect

AUGUST 15, 2023

Customer Retention: Professional agencies employ tactful strategies to recover debts while maintaining positive relationships with your customers. Here’s how: Knowledge of Regulations: Debt collection is a field governed by a multitude of regulations. Persistence: Experienced debt collectors are persistent.

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Nexa Collect

AUGUST 8, 2020

It falls to 74% collectible at three months, and by six months, only 58% of debts remain viable. At a year, there’s only a 27% chance of recovering the debt. These percentages assume skilled debt collectors with modern collection tools at their disposal, like those found at agencies. Most creditors are unaware of these.

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