Why the FTC is Watching Debt Collection Agencies

Why the FTC is Watching Debt Collection Agencies

When the Federal Trade Commission decided to pay more attention to the practices of collection agencies, it really meant it. A recent news item in Consumer Affairs is all the evidence needed. Apparently, a company called American Municipal Services Corporation, a debt collection agency in Texas that services more than 500 municipalities and collects utility…

Debt Collection Merchants Rights: Are They Changing?

Debt Collection Merchants Rights: Are They Changing?

Debt collection merchants need to pay strict attention to a recent Michigan court case that could have a lasting impact on their industry. In the court case, a condominium owner disputed a $55 charge from the homeowners association regarding a home assessment. The homeowner disputed the charge because he didn’t know what it was for,…