Debt collection refers to the work done to recover balances from credit accounts that are past due. Most commonly, debt collection specifically references third party debt collectors whose clients include banks, credit card issuers and other credit grantors, debt buyers, governments, and any organization that extends credit or owns an account where a balance is due. Collection methods traditionally include phone calls from call center agents, e-mails, and letters, and increasingly, SMS text. If an account remains in arrears after these efforts, the collection agency may contract with a collection attorney to file suit to recover the debt, if the collection agency is not positioned to do so.
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California DFPI Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Debt Collection Licensing Application and Requirements
26 April 2021
BREAKING: 11th Circuit Holds Transmitting Data to Mail Vendor is Unauthorized Third-Party Disclosure
21 April 2021
CFPB has Busy April - Reaches Agreements for Fines and Penalties with Two Organizations
21 April 2021
3rd Cir. Holds No FDCPA Violation When Non-Interest-Bearing Debt Itemized ‘$0.00’ for Interest
21 April 2021
Landmark Victory! Debt Collector Did Not Deceive Debtor Who Refused to Give Name
14 April 2021
ERC Obtains 2 Dismissals in One Day; Court Criticizes Plaintiff’s “Cookie-Cutter” Complaints.
13 April 2021
New Mexico Law Targets Healthcare Collections
12 April 2021
CFPB Proposes to Delay Effective Date of Reg F for 60 Days
8 April 2021
Executive Q&A: Stephanie Eidelman Talks With Todd Meeks of Neustar
30 March 2021
Regulation F FAQ: Disputes
24 March 2021
Regulation F FAQ: Itemization Dates
22 March 2021
FTC Provides Annual Letter to CFPB on Debt Collection Activities
22 March 2021
Dancing to Their Own Tune: Empowering Consumers Through Self-Service
16 March 2021
RMAi Provides Guidance on Federal Stimulus Funds
15 March 2021
CFPB Debt Collection Rule Alert: 11 Whopping Misstatements You Need to Know About
9 March 2021
What the CFPB’s New Debt Collection Rules Mean for Creditors and First-Party Servicers (sponsored)
25 February 2021
Framing the Discussion of the Role of Consumer Financial Services
22 February 2021
Can We Say Goodbye to Six-Figure Emotional Distress Jury Awards? The Future of Actual Damages Awards in Light of the Seventh Circuit’s Standing Decisions
9 February 2021
Calling Balls and Strike on the Debt Collection Rule
8 February 2021
CAS Anticipates Robust M&A Market for Outsourced Business Services in 2021
29 January 2021