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Actually, they don't have much power in the US, either. Far less than they pretend.
Not true. I am president of a commercial collection agency in the USA and represent many US and Canadian companies where the debtor is a Canadian Co.
While its true that a collection agency has no real teeth in enforcement, the threat of legal action often motivates people into the check book or face a hand off to a partner law firm. I recently had an Italian client who was owed money by a Canadian company and they refused to pay until I referred the matter to a local barrister and suit was filed. Canadian laws have stronger enforcement provisions then the USA laws. The Canadian company is now paying the balance on installments. The power in any collection agency is their willingness to litigate if the debtor refuses to cooperate. If the debtor wants to play Poker, then the agency needs to be able to call their bluff. And yes I sue on $3000 accounts where I think the debtor has the ability, if not the willingness to pay.
What else can I help you with?
Can collection agencies freeze your savings account?
No, collection agencies do not have any right to freeze your savings account. Only banks have the right to freeze your account but depends on the nature of the default.
How can I effectively get rid of collection agencies?
To effectively get rid of collection agencies, you can start by paying off your debts or negotiating a payment plan with them. You can also request validation of the debt and dispute any inaccuracies. Additionally, you can seek help from a credit counseling agency or a consumer protection attorney for guidance on dealing with collection agencies.
Can you use a debt consolidation company if the credit card companies have already sold your accounts to collection agencies?
Yes, but neither a collection agency nor the original creditor has any legal obligation to communicate or accept the terms offered by a debt consolidation agency.
How can I determine if I have debt in collections?
To determine if you have debt in collections, you can check your credit report for any accounts that are marked as in collections. You can also receive notifications from collection agencies through mail or phone calls regarding outstanding debts.
Can a debt collection agency make calls from the US or Canada into the UK for debt collections?
Not all companies collect outside of the US, but when they do collect, collectors dont have any issue calling international
Can collection agencies freeze your savings account?
No, collection agencies do not have any right to freeze your savings account. Only banks have the right to freeze your account but depends on the nature of the default.
How do you find out what collection agency you owe to?
An easy way to find out what collection agencies you owe money to is by pulling your credit report. Credit reports will list balances with all creditors as well as if any balances were turned over to collection agencies.
How can I effectively get rid of collection agencies?
To effectively get rid of collection agencies, you can start by paying off your debts or negotiating a payment plan with them. You can also request validation of the debt and dispute any inaccuracies. Additionally, you can seek help from a credit counseling agency or a consumer protection attorney for guidance on dealing with collection agencies.
Is an individual required to give their birth date to collection agencies?
Yes, providing your birth date to collection agencies is often required to verify your identity and locate the correct person owing the debt. However, you should be cautious and only provide personal information to legitimate collection agencies to avoid potential scams or identity theft.
Is there a dollar amount for collection agency's to report to the credit bureau?
A collection agency can report you to the credit bureau for any amount of money. There are agencies that will report for amounts under a hundred dollars.
Do president of America has any power with Canada?
No.
Who oversees collection agencies?
I have a contract with a collection agency and have paid for their service, but have not recieved any service, i can't get the rep that i am dealing with to answer me, and when i call the corporate office, i get the run around. Who can i turn to to get my money back from these people, been trying since march of this year
Can a bill collector take away your military retirement?
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.
Can a collection agency freeze a bank account in Pennsylvania?
Collection agencies do not and cannot freeze accounts in any state. Only the courts can do this. However, if a lender has a valid judgment against you for a bad debt, any collection agency they hire to recover it can serve your bank with an order of garnishee and attach the assets in the accounts you have there.
Is it okay to tell collection agencies person they are calling for is in prison?
You do not have to give a collection agency any information at all. You are perfectly in you right to refuse to give them information. However, deliberately giving them false information is fraud.
Can a collection agency garnish your wages in the state of Georgia?
No, collection agencies cannot garnish a person's wages, in the state of Georgia. They can threaten and use many scare tactics to get a person to pay their debts, but they cannot take any money that is not given to them.
Does wind power produce pollutants?
No, the collection of wind energy into usable electricity does not release any pollutants.
