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How do you deal with a collection agency that does not try to collect on the debt?
After the initial contact, usually a phone call and/or letter. A consumer may not hear from a CA for some time. (Consider yourself lucky). They will sooner or later become more active in collecting the debt. Sometimes it is because they are concentrating on "easier game". If a debtor has no apparent income or assets that can be used for repayment, they hold off for awhile. Hoping that the debtor's situation will change, and he/she will become more financially solvent.
What else can I help you with?
Can a collection agency try to collect a debt after 7 years?
They can send you a letter, but they cannot sue you.
Can a collection agency sue to collect an old debt?
If the debt has not been paid on in more than seven years than no. Otherwise yes.
What is does it mean for an original creditor to recall their collection?
Recall of a debt by a creditor is when the original creditor asks for the debt to be returned to them after they have sold it, often to a collection agency. This may occur if the debt has not been collected for a certain amount of time, and the debt will be sold to another agency to collect, or if the debtor offers the original creditor a settlement.
Can a debt collect change amount owed On documents from the debt collector each shows a different amount?
A debt collection agency will add fees and interest so the numbers will change as time goes by.
Does a debt collector have to send you a monthly bill?
A debt collector works for a collection agency. If the angency owns the debt then you can request statements. A collection agency will send you a paid or settled un full letter. They are not a billing agency.
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
Is it illegal for a collection agency to buy your debt and come after you?
No, it is not illegal for a collection agency to buy your debt and attempt to collect it from you.
Do you have to deal with a collection agency to resolve a debt?
NO. Once you enter into an agreement with a collection agency no one else can collect against that debt. If you have other debts outstanding not covered in the agreement then another agency may be authorized to try and collect those debts. Collections agencies do not sue people. They can ask the courts to award a judgment or wage garnishment in order to help collect bad debt.
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.
Debt collection abroad?
Debt Collection Agencies can collect abroad but the agencies that collect abroad are usually commercial collection agencies that deal business to business
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.
Can a collection agency attempt to collect a debt that was settled by another collection agency as 'not valid' a year prior?
They can attempt to collect. If the debt can be proved to be invalid the information should be forwarded to the agency via certified mail. Whether or not the debt is invalid under the terms of the orignal agreement depends on the how it would be viewed in court (if it comes to that).
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.
