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Debt Collection through Email, SMS and Social Media

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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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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

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Skip tracing techniques allow agents to track down debtors that have “skipped” out on their debts and are no longer reachable. Debtors Are More Likely to Pay A Collection Agency. When a debt passes from the original creditor to a collection agency, this escalation often makes debtors pay attention.

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How Effective Are Collection Agencies?

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Skip tracing techniques allow agents to track down debtors that have “skipped” out on their debts and are no longer reachable. Debtors Are More Likely to Pay A Collection Agency. When a debt passes from the original creditor to a collection agency, this escalation often makes debtors pay attention.

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What Are the Crucial Steps in the Debt Collection Process?

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Establishing Contact with the Debtor The first step in the debt collection process is establishing contact with the debtor. This often involves several key actions: Initial Communication: A business or a debt collection agency, like a debt collection agency in Derby, will send a letter of demand to the debtor.

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What Is a Debt Collector and Why Are They Contacting Me?

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A debt collector is an entity, often a third-party agency, hired by creditors to recover funds that are past due or accounts that are in default. Sold Debt : Sometimes, the original creditor sells the debt to a collection agency if they have been unsuccessful in collecting the debt themselves.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) does not apply to original creditors or cover company obligations. The CFDCPA does not apply to anyone who collects their debts or government personnel in the United States. Consumer credit transactions are governed by the UCCC, which is a code of conduct.

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How Credit Card Debt Collection Works

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Overview of The Credit Card Debt Collection Process Credit card debt collection can be a stressful experience for both the debtor and the creditor. The process begins when the debtor stops making payments on their credit card and goes into default. The creditor then hires a debt collection agency to start the collection process.