Absolutely they can ! The only reason a person needs to deal with a collection agency, is because they defaulted on payments to the original company. That company passed the account to a debt-recovery agency, who paid the sum YOU owe to the original company.
If you simply refuse to pay the collection agency, they have the legal right to take you to court to recover the debt !
Collection agencies have no authority to do any such thing. If your case goes to court, and the court rules in favour of the collection agency, then your retirement could be garnished.
Collection agencies can file for summary judgments in the county court of jurisdiction and in some cases go to trial.
Yes they can.
international data collection agencies
Debt Collection Agencies can collect abroad but the agencies that collect abroad are usually commercial collection agencies that deal business to business
No
It is possible to get an out-of-court settlement for a credit card. Credit card companies and collection agencies offer a variety of payment and settlement options for the debtor.
No, but they can take you to the court if you don't pay the debt and then court can suspend your license.
One of the best agencies to contact for debt collection jobs are StudentAid and Kiplinger. Both agencies offer a great amount of help regarding debt collection jobs.
Alternative Legal Services and Judgement Recovery, American Bonded collection, Armada Collection, and Audit Adjustement Company Inc. are some collection agencies.
Collection agencies have a couple of ways to get your address. They can either get your original address from the original creditor or by skip tracing.
Alternative Legal Services and Judgement Recovery, American Bonded collection, Armada Collection, and Audit Adjustement Company Inc. are some collection agencies.