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

Troutman Sanders

Although the credit union’s tradeline was updated to reflect that the account was “closed” and in collections, and the collection agency’s tradeline indicated that the credit union was the original creditor, both tradelines showed a balance, albeit for different amounts — $18,340 for the credit union and $20,875 for the collection agency.

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How to Remove CMRE Financial Services From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

If you have an unpaid medical bill, you may begin to hear from a debt collector known as CMRE Financial Services. CMRE Financial Services is a collection agency that collects medical debts on behalf of hospitals and other healthcare businesses. What is CMRE Financial Services? Know Your Rights.

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How to Remove Phoenix Financial Services From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

Have you noticed a company called Phoenix Financial Services on your credit report? If you are interested in removing Phoenix Financial Services from your credit report, check out our article below for a full how-to guide on how to clean up your report and boost your score. What is Phoenix Financial Services?

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Debt Collectors Behaving Badly: A Guide to UK Consumer Rights

Taurus Collect

Right to complain: If you feel your rights have been violated, you can lodge a complaint against the debt collector with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Request written confirmation of the debt from the collector, including details such as the original creditor, original amount, and the outstanding balance.

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What is Caine and Weiner?

Debt Collection Answers

Caine and Weiner is a prominent debt collection firm that operates across various sectors, gathering debts from a range of industries, including: Personal loans Phone bills Student loans Credit cards To secure his debts, Caine and Weiner acquire them from the original creditors at a reduced price, then pursue the entire amount from the debtor.

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Katabat Supports RMAI’s 2020 Annual Conference with Gold Sponsorship

Katabat

The conference, occurring February 3–6, 2020, brings together key participants in the receivables management industry, including debt buying companies, collection agencies, collection law firms, brokers, originating creditors, and affiliates.

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The CFPB Publishes the Remainder of its Final Debt Collection Rule – Here’s What You Need to Know

Consumer Financial Services Law

Finally, if the validation notice is being sent electronically, a statement explaining the consumer can dispute the debt or request original creditor information electronically. The Rule additionally requires the following additional prompt: “I want you to send me the name and address of the original creditor.”