Debt-Buyer Lawsuits Are on the Rise: Why More Consumers Are Being Taken to Court
For years, the stereotypical image of debt collection involved a telephone.
02
Sep
FDCPA
31
Aug
The Debt-Buying Industry Is Consolidating—and a Handful of Companies Now Dominate Consumer Collection Lawsuits
If you have been sued over an old credit-card debt, there is a good chance the name on the complaint is not the b...
30
Aug
Who Is Really Collecting the Debt? Inside Sherman Financial, LVNV Funding, and Resurgent Capital Services
If you have received a collection letter from Resurgent Capital Services, seen LVNV Funding on your credit report...
27
Aug
Midland Credit Management Is Collecting More Than Ever: What Encore Capital Group’s Numbers Tell Us About Its Debt-Collection Strategy
If you have ever received a collection letter from Midland Credit Management, been sued by Midland Funding, or se...
25
Aug
Portfolio Recovery Associates Is Spending More on Lawsuits. Here’s What That Says About Its Collection Strategy.
If you want to understand how a debt buyer plans to collect money tomorrow, sometimes the best place to look is n...
18
Aug
How to Sue Debt Collectors for FDCPA Violations
Debt collectors have the right to attempt to collect legitimate debts. They do not have the right to use collecti...
17
Aug
Portfolio Recovery Associates Is Suing Me: What Should I Do?
If you searched “Portfolio Recovery Associates is suing me,” you may have received a summons, complaint, or other...
12
Aug
The 7-in-7 Rule: How to Stop Debt Collector Harassment Under Federal Law
If you have ever felt like your phone is no longer your own because of rel...
12
Aug
Can a Hospital Garnish Your Wages for Medical Debt? Know Your Rights
You wake up, check your bank account on payday, and notice your paycheck i...
10
Aug
If your clients are receiving harassing debt collection calls during the debt resolution process, they may have a federal legal claim you haven’t told them about yet.
The FDCPA prohibits third-party debt collectors from calling outside permitted hours, making false threats, using...
