Archive for the 'Credit Collections' Category
Can your law firm “Legally” gather debts?
There are some things attorneys must be aware of when they decide to purchase debt to litigate on or try to gather on in any way. All attorneys in all states must abide by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act when they gather on any debt, contingency or purchased. There are additionally complian…
No Pot ‘O Gold at the End of the Rainbow on that Saint Patrick’s Day
“Bear Stearns buyout: $2 a share”, “J.P. Morgan Rescues Bear Stearns”, “Fed steps in to ease global markets”, “Sunday Surprise Fed steps into credit crisis” “City prepares to tighten the spending belt“. These are just some of the headlines…
Benefits of Being a member of a Publicized Trade Association
Most industries have some type of trade organization and that organization helps gain publicity for that industry. For example, the Klu Klux Klan has a office that informs the media of its activities in the mold of publicity, as do women’s groups, accountants, lawyers etc. You get the picture.
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A debt collectors response to the New York Times scoop “Debt Collectors try to put on a Friendlier Face”
I have had many folks mail me about that essay that was on the front page of the New York Times, and wanted to post a fellow debt collectors response to the scoop. Donna Vestre is a valued member of my Credit & Collections Association and the owner of South Coast Revenue.
Orginal post by Michel…
How you can Improve your Credit
I went to NY a couple of weeks ago to tape a segment for “Women for Hire” TV and it is now live on their website. Women for Hire TV is a place where folks share video advice, can research company profiles and watch original career stories. With the country in the middle of a credit crisis an…
“Debt Collectors Try to Put on a Friendlier Face”
Yesterday on the front page of the New York Times, was an editorial titled “Debt Collectors Try to Put on a Friendlier Face”. I was quite disturbed by that headline and the write-up and wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Times and would like to share it here with you. Please leave you…
Do you have Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Questions?
Although the FDCPA offers broad protection to consumers or debtors, many agencies try to follow that law while additionally doing their job, collecting more money. What are your most common questions in regards tot his act? Post your questions here and get detailed and quick answers, whether you kn…
