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What steps should I take if a US collection agency contacts me regarding an outstanding debt?
If a US collection agency contacts you about an outstanding debt, you should first verify the debt is valid and accurate. Communicate with the agency in writing, request validation of the debt, and consider negotiating a payment plan. Be aware of your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and seek advice from a financial advisor or attorney if needed.
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Is a collection agency obligated to remove debt from your credit report?
No! The only obligation of the collection agency regarding a debt is to accurately report the debt...i.e. balance outstanding, current status, and payment history. However, if you are paying or contemplating paying a collection agency, it would be wise to negotiate a positive outcome...i.e. the total removal of the account from your credit profile in exchange for payment. This should be negotiated prior to paying the collection agency and the agreement should be in writing.
If you owe a company money and it is placed in collections can you pay the original company or do u have to pay the collection agencies?
You have to pay the collection agency. The original company has a signed contract with the collection agency and they pay the collection agency a % of what they collect from you. That's how they make their $$. The original company did not want to have the outstanding balance on their books.
What steps should I take if I receive a letter from a collection agency regarding my outstanding debt?
If you receive a letter from a collection agency about your debt, the first step is to review the letter carefully and verify the debt is yours. Contact the collection agency to discuss payment options or negotiate a settlement. Make sure to keep records of all communication and payments made. It's important to address the debt promptly to avoid further consequences like damage to your credit score.
What is collection agency?
A Commercial Collection Agency is and agency that collects debt on behalf of their clients, same as a consumer collection agency, but a commercial collection agency collects business to business.
If your account is sold to a collection agency how to do you find out when it was sold and how old the account is?
When the collection agency contacts you, they have to give you the opportunity to request information concerning the debt. You will have thirty days to send a written request to dispute the debt. And to ask for confirmation of the original creditor, the amount owed, when the account was remanded to the agency, etc.
Is Credence a collection agency?
No, Credence is not a collection agency.
Can a collection agency call your relatives even if they are not on your list of contacts?
A collection agency can call anyone. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act indicates that they cannot identify themselves as a collection agency to anyone other than the debtor. Other activities that restrict them include: Sending a postcard or an envelope with a designation that indicates it is from a collection agency, contacting the debtor outside of legal accepted hours of business, publish a list of debtors, or advertise a debt. See the following website for the text of the Fair Debt Collection Act: http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fdcpa/fdcpact.htm
What is the best way to have debts cleared by collection agencies?
The best way to have a debt cleared by a collection agency is to pay the outstanding debt off. The only other way to clear it off is to provide proof that the debts are not valid.
Can a collection agency sue you in Florida?
Yes, you can be sued over an outstanding debt. If you fear that you will be sued, you should call and set up a payment arrangement to cover the bill.
How are work commercial collection agency?
The commercial collection agency is used in debt collection in the event a debtor fails to.
I have a medical bill for 168.00 that was sent to a collection agency after I made a payment. They are going to keep in the collection agency until my bill is paid off. This can not be right.?
If the bill was late enough to be sent to a collection agency, the collection of that bill has been turned over to that collection agency as well.
What is commercial collection agency?
A Commercial Collection Agency is and agency that collects debt on behalf of their clients, same as a consumer collection agency, but a commercial collection agency collects business to business.
