We have decided to start an aggressive series (run, chain, progression, string) of articles for the next 12 months about specific collection agencies and collection agency harassment. As we have been writing more recently, the collection industry IS MORE AGGRESSIVE in the last 3 months. If you are contacted by ANY collection agency, you need to contact us immediately to know about your options.

We do not write about debt elimination programs that include consolidation – that RARELY works. We have yet to know of a great, successful consolidation company that helps consumer.

You have to KNOW that you should NOT pay ANY collection agency! You can stop collection agency harassment.

You can complain and help to stop debt collectors by contacting your Attorney General.

If you think you have to declare bankruptcy, you may not need to because there are options. We help the consumer to avoid declaring bankruptcy.

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If you have not figured it out by now, the credit card companies are corrupt.

CREDIT CARD COMPANIES EXPLOIT LOOPHOLES

This is why we do not advocate debt settlement/debt consolidation. We receive calls from consumers who trusted the debt settlement / debt consolidation company and next thing that happened either the company disappears or the consumer credit accounts are moved on to collections.

This situation with Linda Robertson could have turned out different had she known about our company. If she contacted us WHEN she was receiving collection letters, we would have steps for her to take for collection debt elimination and not pay any collector.

PALM BEACH, Fla. — For the companies that promise relief to Americans confronting swelling credit card balances, these are days of lucrative opportunity. Consumers rarely emerge from debt settlement programs with their credit card balances eliminated, these critics say, and many wind up worse off, with severely damaged credit, ceaseless threats from collection agents and lawsuits from creditors.

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We only advocate having only one credit card for emergencies.The alternative way for credit restoration

It’s been just over a year since President Obama signed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009, and there’s a lot of confusion among consumers about how the act protects them.

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Who is Derrick McGavic and why is he still practicing law ?

Mar 30 · by Next Level Credit

“The Law Office of Derrick E McGavic is attorney firm specializing in collections, creditor’s rights, bankruptcy, foreclosures and replevins. The firm is based in Eugene, OR and represents some of the largest and well respected clients in the industry.”

In 2008, Derrick McGavic was in trouble LEGALLY. A lawyer in trouble. Why did it take 10 years of 35 complaints to the Oregon Bar to have the Bar take notice?

Even though this article is from 2008, it still depicts the corruption of this firm.  Beware.

If you are a consumer that has been contacted by this collection agency, contact us for an analysis immediately.

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Validation of Debt (VOD) from a collection agency

Mar 17 · by Next Level Credit

When a consumer writes to the collection agency with a VOD (validation of debt) letter and the CA replies and sends older credit card statements to the consumer what would be the next step. #1 How long does it take the CA to reply and send the documentation to the consumer? #2 How old (dated) are the statements? #3 Are the statements authentic business records? #4 What is the relationship with the original creditor?

Ordinarily, if a consumer receives the statements from the collection agency, the consumer might assume that they need to start paying the debt collector. However, we believe otherwise. We keep challenging the CA and the relationship with the original creditor. Even when the CA sends documentation it should be questioned by the consumer. Push back. There are 2 things that may happen. When the consumer questions the documents, the debt collector will back off or they will sue.

What constitutes debt validation?

The FDCPA does not define what constitutes proper debt validation, and the issue has not been fully resolved by the courts. In the leading case of Chaudhry v. Gallerizzo, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals adopted a relatively low standard: “Verification of a debt involves nothing more than the debt collector confirming in writing that the amount being demanded is what the creditor is claiming is owed; the debt collector is not required to keep detailed files of the alleged debt.” The Court further stated that a request for validation of the debt is primarily intended to eliminate such problems as collectors contacting the wrong person or attempting to collect debts which have already been paid. In 2006, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals followed and adopted what they described as the “reasonable standard” articulated in Chaudhry.

Consumer advocates have criticized the Chaudhry and Clark cases as setting too low a legal standard for validation and allowing debt collectors to justify providing little information in response to a dispute. In addition, some courts (such as the Court of Appeals of Indiana) have taken a stricter stance on debt validation than the Chuadhry Court, though the precedential value of such cases is uncertain.

Thus, what exactly constitutes proper validation of a debt is not a settled issue and is likely to depend on the specific nature of the dispute. At a minimum, the debt collector is required to confirm with the creditor the amount being claimed is correct and that the person from whom they are attempting to collect the debt is the person who owes it.

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Credit cards, collections, junk debt buyers and legislation

Mar 02 · by Next Level Credit

Lori Swanson, Minnesota AG does it again. She is on the warpath in our humble opinion. This article is regarding collections and lawsuits from junk debt buyers.

Legislation set to be introduced in Minnesota later this month would ban the practice known as “re-aging” delinquent accounts, making it more difficult for debt buyers to collect debts – particularly in cases where the amounts owed cannot be verified.

The bill would require debt buyers filing collection lawsuits to produce documents that prove the borrowers being sued actually owe the debts. That paperwork includes a copy of the contract or written evidence of the original debt, an affidavit stating the date and amount of last payment and written proof that the collection company does, indeed, own the account.

Failure to do so could result in fines reaching $2,500 per violation – and consumers would have the right to sue for damages. The Minneapolis Star Tribune published a story about the proposed legislation in Tuesday’s edition. Read more here: ARTICLE

Highest debt buyers 2007 rankings according to revenues (in thousands)…

1 Sherman Financial Group $1,250,000
2 Unifund 375,000
3 Asset Acceptance Capital Corp. 344,100
4 FirstCity Financial Corp. 310,000
5 Encore Capital Group Inc. 255,140
6 Aktiv Kapital Group1 240,684
7 NCO Portfolio Management 186,963
8 Portfolio Recovery Associates Inc. 163,357
9 1st Credit Ltd.2 107,546
10 ASTA Funding Inc.3 101,979
11 Intrum Justitia Group 59,000
12 Lowell Group 56,000
13 New Century Financial Services Inc. 47,000
14 Professional Recovery Systems LLC 35,000
15 RJM Acquisitions LLC 32,000
16 Resurgence Financial LLC 23,000
17 The Sagres Company 12,500
18 Streamline Capital Partners LLC 1,850

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Eliminating Collection Debt and Debt Freedom

Feb 19 · by Next Level Credit

At NEXT LEVEL CREDIT, we believe in “Taking Your Credit to the Next Level”

We teach you why eliminating collection debt is going to change how you think about money and why this may be your simple solution to being debt free.

Most consumers are freaked out by collection agencies. Collection agencies want immediate payment. They threaten to sue. Collection agencies call you, your job, your place of business and members of your family.

Here are the facts: You may NOT have to pay the collection agency. They have no right to threaten and that is a violation of the FDCPA which means you can sue that debt collector. All calls and letters should stop until they have proof that you actually owe them money.

Most consumers believe the collection agencies. Collection agencies use words that confuse the consumer. They convince you to pay because it sounds legitimate. Collection agencies convince you they have your information.

Here are the facts: Big words are a scare tactic. Just because it looks and sounds legitimate, doesn’t mean it is. They have very limited information about you that sounds as if they have your whole life history on file. Not true.

Do you need:

  • First hand personal experience of eliminating collection debt
  • Timely communication with you
  • Proven methods that are effective
  • Confidentiality and Privacy
  • Consistent updates with you
  • Immediate processing of your file
  • Education to de-mystify the debt collection industry
  • Affordability for our services
  • 15 MINUTE ANALYSIS FOR YOUR SITUATION

Do you want to:

  • RESTORE YOUR PEACE OF MIND
  • SAVE VALUABLE TIME
  • LOWER YOUR PERSONAL STRESS LEVEL

So my question to you is this:

Do you really want to pay that collection agency ? Do you know your rights ?

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We have noticed many (new?) names of collection agencies from November and December 2009 and January 2010, which seem to be smaller offices. Here is a short list and two in particular in Georgia where we are located. If you have dealt with any of these agencies, please leave a comment below to help spread the word of your experience and to help our readers.

Oliphant Financial, Florida
Diversified Collection Services, California
Receivable Performance Management
Western New York Capital
Pro Debt Mediation, Florida
International Judgment Services
Profile Recovery Group
Rubin & Yates
Diaz & Associates, California
MIG Capital
GVA
Thomas Thomas & Wichterman, Utah
Financial Management Services, Illinois
AmeriCol, California
Norfolk Financial Group, Mass
Cardwork Services
R S Clark & Associates, Texas
Goldman & Warshaw, Pa
Federal Bureau of Unsecured Loans
Stock and Grimes
Conserve
Jacob Law Group
Federal Credit Corp, Texas
National Revenue Corporation
Stellar Recovery
Brewers, Michael & Kane, New York
Credit Bureau of Harve
Bureau of Collection Recovery, MN
PNV Capital, Texas
Valentine & Kabartas
Abrams, Russo and Harrington, Ohio

Reagin Law Group, P.C. for RPR Holdings, Inc. Atlanta, GA 
Roy D. Reagin, Jr. was an associate for the notorious Fredrick J. Hanna. He(and maybe Fred) have started a new agency: RPR Holdings, Inc. assignee of Chase Bank. Reagin Law Group, P..C. P.O. Box 502287 Atlanta, GA 31150 Phone-770-649-1000. Another member of this firm is: Panton Patrick Pou.
 
Independence Receivables Corporation Green & Cooper Attorneys LLP
615 Colonial Park Drive Suit 104 PO Box 1635 Roswell, Ga 30075
GREENE & COOPER ATTORNEYS LLP C/O KERRY B. MILLS “ATTORNEY”
“INDEPENDENCE RECEIVABLES CORPORATION” 615 COLONIAL PARK DRIVE SUITE 104
PO BOX 1635 ROSWELL, GEORGIA 30075

If you are being contacted by any of these collection agencies, take action immediately and get your 15 minute analyis with us. Go to our home page, send us your name and number and we will contact you at the time you indicate. Do not ignore any debt collector.
 

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Are collection debt agencies being more aggressive ?

Jan 18 · by Next Level Credit

There is much activity going on in the collection industry. Between Mann Bracken, Hanna, NCO, Buffalo and credit card scores, we are busy tracking all the news.
 
We have posted some articles below which we feel all are important and current for the consumer to be informed.
 
We urge, you the consumer, to not assume anything when it comes to the collection agencies attempting to collect from you. Do not settle with any collection agency unless that CA can substantially validate the alleged debt. Why would you pay anyone a dime based on a phone call? Even IF the collection agency sends you “documentation”, QUESTION that as well.
As one “Goliath” falls, more collection agencies are taking advantage of the consumers and the down economy. The FTC and more Attorney General offices are starting to investigate the business practices and change is ‘a comin’ !

FTC investigates CLOSED Mann Bracken (bk?) and Fred Hanna

 
Debt collection capital of the US
As the sour economy leaves people less and less able to pay their debts, the collection abuses have become so flagrant and numerous that state and federal authorities have moved to shut down several Buffalo-area agencies where the most heartless and bullying telephone calls originated. At least 20 people have been sued or arrested on criminal charges. Read more below:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Buffalos-debt-collectors-apf-2226423347.html?x=0

Good Credit Score Not Good Enough Anymore: A few years ago, a score of 620 or higher was good enough

http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/108486/good-credit-score-not-good-enough-anymore?mod=bb-creditreports

New report highlights ways issuers have gotten around new law

While the Credit CARD Act of 2009 puts an end to abusive tactics card issuers have long used to boost their profits, consumers need only to look at their card statements to know there’s no reason to celebrate. Read more below:

http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/108488/credit-new-fees-escape-card-act-rules-surprise-consumers?mod=bb-creditcards

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Mann Bracken debt collection office closed

Jan 06 · by Next Level Credit

We are very delighted to post the first article of the new year, new decade regarding junk debt buyer Mann Bracken (again). They are CLOSING in Georgia. This is the headquarters office. Closing – meaning out of business! Bankrupt. All the national offices should fall quickly like dominoes. You can help if you call your AG in your state. The root started here in Georgia so now it is just a matter of time when it will be gone forever.

This has been confirmed with reporters here in Atlanta with this news report.

MB was the largest agency in the US. They got caught. Thanks to Lori Swanson the MN AG exposing this in July. Thanks to ALL the consumers who complained many times to their AG in their state. It gets results. It takes people to get this type of corr*uption shut down. Keep complaining!

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Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC smorgasbord junk debt buyer

Dec 28 · by Next Level Credit

Cavalry Portfolio Services is definitely a junk debt buyer. They have offices in Phoenix, New York, St Paul and Tulsa.

Cavalry will attempt to collect on all types of alleged accounts including Ford, MBNA, Sprint, bks, and SOL.

Here is a recent excerpt about Cavalry Portfolio Services SINCE the NAF scandal hit in July 2009:

“Bud Hibbs site – Dated Sept 2009: Daren Eccles claims to be a Legal Administrator working for Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC doing recovery for Cavalry SPV I, LLC and of Cavalry Portfolio Services, LLC. Daren’s job is to fill out those papers where they swear under penalty of perjury to the truthfulness of their lies.

Daren Eccles appears to be another one of those clairvoyant liars who can attest to facts that he reads from a computer screen, then swear under oath that what he read is true and correct. Daren surely is aware that lying on a court document is perjury and perjury can mean jail time in most cases.

Darren’s ability to swear to lies under oath is only the tip of the Cavalry problem and here why:
In their filings, Cavalry appears to be using the same old worn out, agreement that was copied thousands of times by Mann Bracken and others on MBNA accounts used in bogus Arbitration claims through the National Arbitration Forum.

The problem is that in August, the NAF imploded after the MN Attorney General found out that they were 40% owned by Mann Bracken, America’s most notorious debt collectors.

Here comes Cavalry, trying to pick the last remaining morsels of dead meat from the carcasses of these decaying debts. They hire Daren Eccles, tell him to dummy up a bunch of phony affidavits, and then hire some lawyers who appear so desperate for income, that they file lawsuits, in courts, on debts that just two months ago, could only be handled by Arbitration.”

FEEL FREE TO COMMENT BELOW ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE GOOD OR BAD WITH CAVALRY PORTFOLIO SERVICES.

If you are being contact by Cavalry, or ANY collector, contact our office for your analysis.

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