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Yes, a bank can freeze an account for a variety of reasons. They often do this when they feel their may be a security risk.

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Q: Can a bank freeze account with out a debt?
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Can collection judgment freeze your bank account?

Yes, a collection judgment can freeze a bank account. A court order is required. If a bank account is frozen, it cannot be used until the debt is paid.


How does a creditor know where and what bank account to freeze?

The banks send your information to the major credit reporting agencies. In order to freeze your bank account the creditor must obtain a court order to collect on a debt from you. With that court order they can get your account information from the bank to process the freeze/collection.


Can a collection agency freeze my bank account?

They can't freeze the account initially. First, they must try to collect the debt from you. Then, they can sue you if you do not pay. If they win a judgment against you, they can freeze the bank account. Sometimes collection agencies sue people for debt that is not their or that is past the statute of limitations. Learn your rights by reading up on the FDCPA.


Can Kentucky freeze a joint bank account when the debt is only in one account holder's name The debt was dismissed in PA due to identity theft as the debtor was in prison when account was opened?

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If a debt collector is representing the same bank you have your account with can they freeze the account?

Sure - the operative word here is "debt collector" ... they can and will do anything within the law to make certain they are paid.


Can a collection agency freeze a joint account in the state of North Carolina?

In the state of North Carolina, it is very hard to seize a bank account. When an account is joint, it can not be seized unless the debt is the debt of both parties.


If a freeze was put on your checking account because of a debt how long after you pay it will the freeze be taken off?

A bank account can only be seized by the excution of a judgment writ by the court. The funds can usually be held for a maximum of thirty days, for a ruling to be made on the amount that can be taken. If the debt is paid in full, the account should be reactivated within a reasonable time, generally 2 business days. Unless the account could be used as an offset for monies owed the bank where the account is held. The bank can then claim the entire amount in the account and future deposits to pay the debt.


What is the past tense of you freeze the bank account?

You froze the bank account.


Can the police freeze your bank account for a minor hit and run?

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Can a bank freeze your account over a sworn affidavit from an individual statement?

No, a bank will not freeze your account without a court order from a judge. They won't freeze an account over an individual statement.


In Colorado who can levy bank account?

In Colorado it is possible for a debt collector to levy a bank account. It is necessary for the approval from a court in order for a debt collector to place a levy on the bank account.


Can revenue Canada freeze a joint bank account?

It is possible for Revenue Canada to freeze a person's bank account. This includes both single and joint bank accounts.