Sat.Aug 22, 2015 - Fri.Aug 28, 2015

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FDCPA Compliance: Acquiring Location Information for Debt Collections

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The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was first passed almost 40 years ago to govern the tactics used by debt collection agencies pursuing consumer debt. Whether you’re in the business of collecting your own outstanding accounts receivable, or looking to outsource that work, FDCPA compliance is very important to consider. The head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (which works with the Federal Trade Commission to enforce consumer protection law) has stated multiple times that debt col

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Washington State Utilities Collections

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In a previous blog , we discussed some of the laws regarding utility companies and collection agencies , specific to the state of Washington. Here, we’ll go over some of the additional guidelines and restraints that govern a utility company’s ability to collect owed payment. As previously mentioned, gas and water providers are unique in that they are generally authorized to terminate service for delinquent accounts.