Collection Industry Tries A Different Approach In A Rough Economy
April 2, 2010 by Takara Alexis
Filed under Finance
The bill collections industry’s tactics may be taking a turn for the….better? Keeping in mind the amount of recent lawsuits against debt collection agencies, ACA International, the biggest trade group of professional creditors and collectors, says more and more collection agencies are working towards training collectors to take a more of an empathetic position.
Scranton Tax Payers May Have Received A Collection Letter They May Not Have Deserved
March 9, 2010 by Takara Alexis
Filed under Insurance
More than 200 Scranton taxpayers may have gotten a letter from a debt collection company that they did not deserve. The notices are for unpaid garbage fees that may have actually been paid. According to officials, the garbage bill itself for 2009 could be to blame for more than 200 collection notices sent to city taxpayers in error last week.
Debt Collection Scams: Protecting Yourself
March 9, 2010 by Takara Alexis
Filed under Insurance
The government is stepping up as debt collection scams rise. In recent news, Buffalo New York has been home to a number of unlawful debt collection practices, and authorities have arrested at least twelve people. Although the vast majority of collection agencies are legitimate and good for the economy, there has been a rising amount of deceptive and illegal practices.
