Home - Collection Industry News

Who Is Seize Assets?
By: Robert Pinchuck SeizeAssets.com investigates debtors and companies and produces actionable data which is extremely desirable for many different groups of clientele looking to find assets. For example, debt buyers …
Damages That Debtors Have Been Awarded When Suing Collectors. FYI – Be Careful
By: Robert Pinchuck There are thousands of demands made on creditors, collection agencies, debt buyers, and other attorneys every month by FDCPA litigant attorneys. The business is showing no signs …
Ways to Locate Hidden Assets
It’s no easy task, but you have to be creative to locate assets – especially when dealing with debtors who are actively finding ways to hide them. For example, buying …
The Best Methods of Judgment Satisfaction
Won your lawsuit? Received a judgment? What’s next? 1. Strategy Debtors have the right to appeal. Check with your state on how long a defendant has until he must file …

FTC Settles With Operators Of “Phantom” Debt Collection Scheme
The FTC recently announced a settlement with several operators of a group of debt collection businesses that caused consumers to pay non-existent “phantom debts” in violation of the FTCA and …
Florida Federal Court Stays Putative Class Action to Await Guidance from the FCC and Eleventh Circuit as to What Constitutes an ATDS
It can fairly be said that the statutory definition of “automatic telephone dialing system” (“ATDS”) has generated far more questions than answers—for courts and litigants alike. This is especially true …
FTC Settles With Operators Of Debt Collection Scheme, Permanently Barring Defendants From Debt Collection
On December 11, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had reached a settlement with the remaining Defendants in an enforcement action against multiple related companies and their controllers involved …
Google Updates Financial Products And Services Policy To Restrict Advertising Of Debt Relief Services
Google has updated its financial products and services policy to restrict the advertisement of debt settlement, debt management services, and credit repair services.

Can You Change Your Mind About Settling A Debt Collection Case?
You agreed to settle and now, before signing the paperwork, have second thoughts because you are not happy about the terms of the settlement. Can you change your mind about …
New York Lawmaker Wants Investigation Into Spectrum’s Debt Collection Practices
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) is asking the federal government to investigate Spectrum and it’s debt collection practices. He issued a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection …
International Organization Of Securities Commissions Consults On Combating Conduct Risks in Debt Capital Raising
The International Organization of Securities Commissions has launched a consultation on methods of addressing potential conflicts of interest and other conduct risks that arise from market intermediaries’ participation in the …
Interview with Patrick Pinto Industry Expert; CMO BeeSeen Solutions
Q: What Services does BeeSeen Solutions provide to its clients: PP: BeeSeen Solutions is a premier provider in delivering digital strategies that support Intelligent Automation, Marketing and Targeted Lead Generation. …

Supreme Court Agrees To Review TCPA’s Constitutionality
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari to review whether a 2015 amendment to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) violates the First Amendment and/or if it perhaps renders the …
Seventh Circuit holds identification of original and current creditor in debt collection letter did not violate FDCPA
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s judgment on the pleadings in favor of the defendants (a debt buyer and a collection agency) in …
How Consumers are Using the West Virginia Collection Agency Act to File Class Actions
As a result of recent amendments to the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (“WVCCPA”), consumers in West Virginia have begun using the West Virginia Collection Agency Act (“WVCAA”) …

European Supervisory Authorities Publish Guidelines on AML/CTF Cooperation
The European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority (collectively known as the European Supervisory Authorities) have published joint guidelines aimed at enhancing …
European Supervisory Authorities Publish Guidelines on AML/CTF Cooperation
The European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority (collectively known as the European Supervisory Authorities) have published joint guidelines aimed at enhancing …
New IMF Chief Urges Debt Wisdom In Maiden Africa Visit
Diamniadio (Senegal) (AFP) – New International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Monday highlighted Africa as a lure for investment as she kicked off her maiden visit to the continent, …

SCOTUS Agrees To Decide Whether TCPA Exception For Calls To Collect Government Debts Violates First Amendment
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s exception from its automated call restriction for calls to collect government debts violates the First Amendment …
How Consumers are Using the West Virginia Collection Agency Act to File Class Actions
As a result of recent amendments to the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (“WVCCPA”), consumers in West Virginia have begun using the West Virginia Collection Agency Act (“WVCAA”) …
CCPA Is Here, And It Does Have Requirements For Employees, Applicants, etc.
Some business leaders and HR professionals may be waking up this morning not realizing they must provide a “Notice at Collection” to some or all of their employees and applicants …

BeeSeen Solutions Announces Partnership with AACANet
New York, December 9, 2019 – BeeSeen Solutions, a Premier Provider in developing highly effective Digital Transformation and Digital Marketing Solutions located in Long Island, New York announced today its …
BeeSeen Solutions announces its strategic partnership with Cornerstone
BeeSeen Solutions, a premier provider in developing highly effective digital marketing strategies located in Long Island, New York announced today a strategic partnership with Cornerstone Support, Inc., a leading Compliance …
RMAI Announces Economist Diego Zuluaga to Provide the Keynote Address at the RMAI Annual Conference and the Room Block Closes at Aria on Friday, January 10th
(Sacramento, CA) – The 2020 Annual Conference Keynote speaker will be Diego Zuluaga. Diego will speak at the Annual Conference on financial regulation and the importance of fostering innovation and entry …
Knowing the Difference Between ID Verification and ID Authentication
Identity verification is often confused with identity authentication. Unfortunately, the two offer extremely different levels of scrutiny. Simply verifying the identity of people is no longer adequate in many situations.

FTC Settles With Operators Of “Phantom” Debt Collection Scheme
The FTC recently announced a settlement with several operators of a group of debt collection businesses that caused consumers to pay non-existent “phantom debts” in violation of the FTCA and …
Florida Federal Court Stays Putative Class Action to Await Guidance from the FCC and Eleventh Circuit as to What Constitutes an ATDS
It can fairly be said that the statutory definition of “automatic telephone dialing system” (“ATDS”) has generated far more questions than answers—for courts and litigants alike. This is especially true …
FTC Settles With Operators Of Debt Collection Scheme, Permanently Barring Defendants From Debt Collection
On December 11, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it had reached a settlement with the remaining Defendants in an enforcement action against multiple related companies and their controllers involved …
Google Updates Financial Products And Services Policy To Restrict Advertising Of Debt Relief Services
Google has updated its financial products and services policy to restrict the advertisement of debt settlement, debt management services, and credit repair services.

Can You Change Your Mind About Settling A Debt Collection Case?
You agreed to settle and now, before signing the paperwork, have second thoughts because you are not happy about the terms of the settlement. Can you change your mind about …
New York Lawmaker Wants Investigation Into Spectrum’s Debt Collection Practices
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) is asking the federal government to investigate Spectrum and it’s debt collection practices. He issued a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection …
International Organization Of Securities Commissions Consults On Combating Conduct Risks in Debt Capital Raising
The International Organization of Securities Commissions has launched a consultation on methods of addressing potential conflicts of interest and other conduct risks that arise from market intermediaries’ participation in the …
Interview with Patrick Pinto Industry Expert; CMO BeeSeen Solutions
Q: What Services does BeeSeen Solutions provide to its clients: PP: BeeSeen Solutions is a premier provider in delivering digital strategies that support Intelligent Automation, Marketing and Targeted Lead Generation. …

Supreme Court Agrees To Review TCPA’s Constitutionality
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari to review whether a 2015 amendment to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) violates the First Amendment and/or if it perhaps renders the …
Seventh Circuit holds identification of original and current creditor in debt collection letter did not violate FDCPA
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s judgment on the pleadings in favor of the defendants (a debt buyer and a collection agency) in …
How Consumers are Using the West Virginia Collection Agency Act to File Class Actions
As a result of recent amendments to the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (“WVCCPA”), consumers in West Virginia have begun using the West Virginia Collection Agency Act (“WVCAA”) …

European Supervisory Authorities Publish Guidelines on AML/CTF Cooperation
The European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority (collectively known as the European Supervisory Authorities) have published joint guidelines aimed at enhancing …
European Supervisory Authorities Publish Guidelines on AML/CTF Cooperation
The European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and European Securities and Markets Authority (collectively known as the European Supervisory Authorities) have published joint guidelines aimed at enhancing …
New IMF Chief Urges Debt Wisdom In Maiden Africa Visit
Diamniadio (Senegal) (AFP) – New International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Monday highlighted Africa as a lure for investment as she kicked off her maiden visit to the continent, …

SCOTUS Agrees To Decide Whether TCPA Exception For Calls To Collect Government Debts Violates First Amendment
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s exception from its automated call restriction for calls to collect government debts violates the First Amendment …
How Consumers are Using the West Virginia Collection Agency Act to File Class Actions
As a result of recent amendments to the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act (“WVCCPA”), consumers in West Virginia have begun using the West Virginia Collection Agency Act (“WVCAA”) …
CCPA Is Here, And It Does Have Requirements For Employees, Applicants, etc.
Some business leaders and HR professionals may be waking up this morning not realizing they must provide a “Notice at Collection” to some or all of their employees and applicants …

Who Is Seize Assets?
By: Robert Pinchuck SeizeAssets.com investigates debtors and companies and produces actionable data which is extremely desirable for many different groups of clientele looking to find assets. For example, debt buyers …
Damages That Debtors Have Been Awarded When Suing Collectors. FYI – Be Careful
By: Robert Pinchuck There are thousands of demands made on creditors, collection agencies, debt buyers, and other attorneys every month by FDCPA litigant attorneys. The business is showing no signs …
Ways to Locate Hidden Assets
It’s no easy task, but you have to be creative to locate assets – especially when dealing with debtors who are actively finding ways to hide them. For example, buying …
The Best Methods of Judgment Satisfaction
Won your lawsuit? Received a judgment? What’s next? 1. Strategy Debtors have the right to appeal. Check with your state on how long a defendant has until he must file …

BeeSeen Solutions Announces Partnership with AACANet
New York, December 9, 2019 – BeeSeen Solutions, a Premier Provider in developing highly effective Digital Transformation and Digital Marketing Solutions located in Long Island, New York announced today its …
BeeSeen Solutions announces its strategic partnership with Cornerstone
BeeSeen Solutions, a premier provider in developing highly effective digital marketing strategies located in Long Island, New York announced today a strategic partnership with Cornerstone Support, Inc., a leading Compliance …
RMAI Announces Economist Diego Zuluaga to Provide the Keynote Address at the RMAI Annual Conference and the Room Block Closes at Aria on Friday, January 10th
(Sacramento, CA) – The 2020 Annual Conference Keynote speaker will be Diego Zuluaga. Diego will speak at the Annual Conference on financial regulation and the importance of fostering innovation and entry …
Knowing the Difference Between ID Verification and ID Authentication
Identity verification is often confused with identity authentication. Unfortunately, the two offer extremely different levels of scrutiny. Simply verifying the identity of people is no longer adequate in many situations.