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How long can a collection agency try to collect on a debt in the state of pa?
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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 5501
Written Contract 4 yrs.
Oral contract 4 yrs.
Injury 2 yr.
Property damage 2 yrs.
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If the collection agency didn't collect anything from you do you still owe the collection agency anything in the state of Wisconsin?
Of course. If it's an unpaid debt, the collection agency owning the debt may try to collect it. And beware, they can track you down no matter what. However, they have to abide by certain rules, which are defined in the Fair Debt Collection Act.
In Arkansas can a collection agency sue you if the original creditor accepts payment on the debt?
If the debt was sold to a collection agency and the original creditor accepted payment AFTER the debt was sold, the money does not belong to them. If, however, you paid the debt and it was mistakingly sol after that payment, the collection agency can't try to collect. If you have proof of payment, forward it to the collection agency and deman in writing that they cease trying to collect this debt.
Can a business garnish another business for debt?
A business can't garnish over another business, but if they hire a commercial collection agency to collect the debt, even then the agency can't garnish. When a business debt collection service goes to Court, the commercial debt collection agency can arrange a settlement to "force" the Court to garnish over the debtor. Collection Laws varies in every state
Can a collection agency attempt to collect a debt that was settled by another collection agency as 'not valid' a year prior?
Yes, a collection agency can attempt to collect a debt that was settled by another agency if they believe the debt is valid. However, if the previous agency settled it as 'not valid,' you may dispute the debt with the new agency and provide them with documentation supporting the previous resolution.
Can a collection agency collect interest on your debt?
Yes, Collection agency can do that. But contact a good collection agency like Guardian Credit Services, they know will how to deal with customers to get money
Can a collection agency garnish your wages?
A Collection Agency that "owns your debt" can not garnish any wages. Assume that the collection agency in their efforts to collect the debt for their client, sues the debtor and then provoke that the Court works an arrangement to pay the debt, if the arrangement includes garnishment of wages then, the Court can garnish salaries. And there is laws to garnish wages that apply to every state.
How can a business collect debt?
A business can collect debt by getting a collection agency to collect the debt. A business could also take it up in court or by putting a lien on the debtor's property.
If you already paid a debt can a collection agency legally continue to try to collect the debt?
Not as long as you can prove you paid it.
Can a collection agency prosecute someone on supplemental security income?
A collection agency can collect from someone on social security or disability. If you incurred a debt, you can be prosecuted.
What purpose does the International Debt Collection serve?
The International Debt Collection Agency is a debt collection agency designed to collect debts from debtors that have not paid for goods supplied or services rendered. Debt collection agencies are designed for debt recovery, and speak on behalf of the company to which the debt is owed to work out a settlement between the debtor and the creditor.
What is a second party collection agency?
A second party collection agency is an agency trying to collect a debt that is owed to someone else. If for example, you owe on a store credit card from ABC store, they may turn the debt over to another agency that has nothing to do with them. This is a second party collection agency.
Can collection agency put lien on home in attempt to collect a charged off debt?
If they obtain a judgment against you, some state's houses are protected
