School Struggling To Collect Banishes Students To The Hallways

Students in a particular area of New Zealand, Whangarei might be forced to learn in a hallway or refused entry to particular subjects if their parents do not pay compulsory course fees. Whangarei Boys High School headmaster Al Kirk says about $10,000 is owed from the previous year.

Bankruptcy On The Rise While Employment Rate Decreases

Pay cuts and Layoffs goaded more people into bankruptcy last year, and researchers say that the situation will not be likely to improve until the unemployment problem improves. In Wisconsin, bankruptcy filings raised to 30 percent in 2009. This came on top of a 35 percent increase in the preceding year.

Collection Agencies And The Statute Of Limitations

Most people are becoming increaslingly aware that they owe a debt that is being pursued by a debt collections agency, yet few know exactly how much time has passed before creditors can go after that debt. Debt Collectors are guided by what is called the Statute of Limitations.

Debt Collectors And Debtors Have Showdowns In Courts

It is true that Americans with outstanding debts will usually suffer from a number of punishments. Collection letters, phone calls, unfavorable credit scores and a chance to wind up in court are examples of retributions for non-compliance.

Credit Cards Help Medical Providers Cut Back On Collection

It was revealed in recent news that in Michigan at some doctor’s offices, patients will need to present and utilize their credit cards before getting any medical care. A fairly new internet based medical payment program permits medical providers to secure a credit card before medical help is provided.

Collections Industry To Undergo Transformation

The collections industry has grown massively in the last couple of years. The reason for this is that collections and recoveries are mostly outsourced business functions. It would be impossible for a creditor to handle retrieving debt from all of their accounts, so the creditors call the collections agencies.

The Pros and Cons Of Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy may be seen as a quick fix solution to financial issues. However, the effects of bankruptcy are long term and can impair your ability to obtain employment, house, and any type of credit. It is important to weigh the pros and the cons of bankruptcy before making a major choice.

Beware Of Cash4Gold

We have all seen them – the showy “Cash4Gold” commercials, some of these show people on the street dancing, or at other times, M.C. Hammer alleging that you will get quick cash in exchange for your old, unused jewelry. Although human nature makes us want to unconditionally trust the dancing person or even with his track record, M.C. Hammer, it turns out that Cash4Gold may not in fact be too legit to quit.

Scam Alert – Collection Agent Takes Buyers For A Ride

Not too long ago, a man running a debt buying company in Florida was punished to six years of federal prison time for the crime of selling debt portfolios that he didn’t own. Steven Goldberg, of Golberg and Associates in Boca Raton, took the heat from the District Attorney. Financial Analysts like Micheal J Koopmans allege that Goldberg would give falsified files and fake evidence that he did in fact own the files. To add insult to injury, Goldberg also sent buyers fake transaction numbers and other fake financial information. All in all, debt buyers were hoodwinked for more than $3.3 million. Investigative reports revealed that many well-respected accounts receivable management companies were swindled.

Jury Awards $500,000 to California Couple in FDCPA Case

Last month, Manuel and Luz Fausto won one of the largest collection awards documented in the last couple of years under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) against Credigy Services Corporation. A California jury awarded the Faustos $500,000 in damages caused from harassment by Credigy collectors. Of the sum, granted $100,000 was for actual damages the Faustos experienced, while $400,000 was in punitive damages, granted for malicious and reckless disregard of the couples rights. According to one of the Faustos lawyers, David Humphreys of Humphreys Wallace Humphreys, P.C., and the case stemmed from a debt on a Wells Fargo charge card opened in 1992.

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