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Unless there is a court order prohibiting contact, anyone can contact you.
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Once a debt is given to a collection agency can you get the creditor to take it out of the creditor's hands?
Once a debt is handed over to a collection agency, it's typically out of the original creditor's hands. However, it may be possible to negotiate with the creditor to recall the debt from the collection agency, but this process can be challenging and may require convincing the creditor of your ability to repay the debt directly. It's advisable to communicate directly with both the creditor and the collection agency to explore your options and find a resolution.
Do you need to include account numbers for both the collection agency and the original creditor on your bankruptcy form?
Include the original account number if you are including the original creditor. Include the account number for the collection agency if you do not have the orignal creditor information and are including them as "Care Of" for service.
Will a collection agency or the original creditor accept monthly payments to pay off a debt that is in collections?
Most of the time a collection agency will accept 2-3 equal payments to pay off the balance.As of right now no they will not accept payment and will not work with consumer credit counciling programs. Once it has went to collections, you are not suppose to contact the original debtor. It confusses the situation. You aren't suppose to contact the original creditor once it goes into collections but the Collection agency will accept payments. They are happy to get any money they can. (they get 50% of what they collect)I used a collection agency for a tenant who wouldn't pay for months who I had to evict(went to court) and I received a couple of small payments until the person ran away and hid again. Both the collection agency and I were glad to get any money possible. Unfortunatly, this will show up on your credit report whether you pay or not........... But it is ALWAYS better to pay if in your future creditors eyes (fico score)
What happens if you lose your job and cannot pay your credit card debt?
It may sound ridiculous, but unfortunately loss of income is not a valid defense for not paying ones debts. The creditor will attempt to collect the debt for a certain amount of time and then may sell the debt to a collection agency which will continue the action. Both the original creditor or the collection agency have the right to pursue legal action in the form of civil suit if they believe it to be warranted.
How can you remove a medical collection that is no longer listed with the collection agency but has been returned to the original creditor?
I assume this means removing it from the CR. In which case you can't. It may eventually be updated to show the original creditor has reassumed the account. However, it is still a debt owed and still reportable. If a collection account has "been returned" to the original creditor, then the collection agency would not be able to provide verfification of the debt should this be requested. You could write a letter of dispute to both the credit bureaus and to the collection agency requesting a verification of debt. If this were provided despite the fact that the account is no longer theirs to verify, that would constitute a violation of law. This is often the first step many consumers take in gathering evidence of willful non-compliance for lawsuits against collection agencies. So, even though it may happen, it would put the CA in a precarious situation.
What to do after a repossession and you paid a settlement and the calls continue?
Who did you pay? Was it a settlement or a minimum amount to get the item (car?) back? Who is continuing to call you? The creditor? A collection agent? If you paid the debt off and the creditor is calling, you need to send the creditor a letter by certified mail, return receipt, asking them to stop. If it is a collection agency, send it a certified letter, return receipt. In both cases, send both a certified and a regular mail copy. You may want to check your state laws on debt collection and unfair business practices, often found on your state's Attorney General's website.
If original creditor charged off then sold it to a collection agency can they both report the debt where the same debt appears twice on your credit report?
no.This is in violation of The Fair Credit Act and The Fair Debt Collection Act.Report this to the FTC and your state attorney office.then look for a lawyer to sue them.
Can a creditor and the collection agency who purchases your account from the creditor both report the same debt in separate instances to a CRA?
Yes, they can and it's customary for them to. The original account should have all the history, including late payments you made and the status (collection or charge off), the DLA, and date the account was opened. It should not be showing a balance due once sold or assigned to a collection agency. It may have a statement about being sold or transferred, but not always. The CA account should have the date they received, or were assigned, the account and the current balance (often with interest added in). The DLA should not have changed.
After you told this collection agency who brought your account not to call you on your job can they continue?
If you "told" them , I would assume you meant you did this via the phone. Then with that being the case , yes, they may continue to contact you. ONLY if you either write them a leter stating to not cntactyou at work , or you notify them that your employer does not permet personal calls would the collection agency not be permitted to contact you at work. I would also say that any communication should be done by letter and those letters should be done either registered or certified or both. In this manner you have documentation from the post office that you actually did contact the collection agency and when you had that contact. Also it provs you did send something so the collection agency can not latter on claim they never got anything from you the debtor . It should go without saying , but I will say it anyway , as well as sending your communication with a collection agency by registered mail, please also keep a copy of each letter that you send to them for your own records ..
If a collection account was sold to another collection agency is it correct that they should both show up on your credit report as late payments?
When a collection agency sells your debt they no longer have any claim to your debt. It's like selling a car, once it is gone it is gone.
What are the best agencies to contact for debt collection jobs?
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.
Collection agency laws?
Collection agency laws vary by country and even within different regions or jurisdictions. Generally, these laws outline the rules and regulations that collection agencies must follow when attempting to collect debts from individuals or businesses. These laws often dictate practices such as permissible communication methods, disclosure requirements, prohibited tactics, and the rights of debtors. It is important for both debtors and collection agencies to be familiar with and adhere to the specific laws applicable to their jurisdiction.
