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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) applies to collection firms and debt collectors attempting to recover consumer debts. Consumer debts include credit card debts, vehicle loans, medical costs, and school loans. The UCCC does not cover first home mortgages and refinancing loans.

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3 Ways To Remove Charge-Offs From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Here are 3 proven methods to remove a charge-off from your credit report: Negotiate A “Pay for Delete” & Pay The Creditor To Delete The Charge-Off. Offer To Pay The Creditor To Delete The Charge-Off. Some creditors will claim they can’t legally remove the charge-off. Creditor Name. This isn’t true.

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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

Better Credit Blog

Debt collectors are notorious for harassing consumers when they seek repayment, calling excessively and threatening to take actions that may not be legal. What you may not know is that you are protected by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), a law designed to keep third-party debt collectors in check when they contact you.

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Analysis of a Scam Email – “The Webster Law Firm” and Speedy Cash

Debt Free Colorado

If you’ve ever taken out a payday loan, chances are that you’ve received an email like the following, regardless of whether you paid off the loan or not. Also, it’s a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) for a third party debt collector to disclose information about your debts to others.

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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 Remove Capital One Collections From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

In other words, has Capital One sold your unpaid credit card debt to another collection agency, or is the debt still with Capital One? You can find out who owns your Capital One debt by getting a current copy of your credit report and taking a look to see who is listed as the creditor on the entry.

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How To Remove Receivable Management Systems From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

When you forget to pay a bill on a loan, credit card, or medical debt, and the original lender or provider is unsuccessful at getting you to pay your debt, they turn to debt collectors like RMS. However, even if you know that the debt is legit, you could still find success with this strategy.