American National Recovery Group Inc. is a debt collection firm which appears to have received a large amount of complaints alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Find out who they are, why they might be calling, and how you can stop them.
American National Recovery Group Inc. is a debt collection business based in Matamoras, Pennsylvania with an additional location in Nyack, New York. It appears as though there are a variety of different complaints against American National Recovery Group Inc. alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) such as illegitimately reporting debt and attempting to collect on unverified debt. If you have been contacted by this debt collector, make sure you understand your rights before taking action.
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They’re legit. American National Recovery Group Inc. has been in the collections business for 18 years. The business was started on July 1st, 2002 and the collection company’s BBB profile was opened on September 21st, 2006. However, even without accreditation American National Recovery Group Inc. has received an “A” rating from the BBB. Due to the company’s years in service and its outstanding rating from the BBB, it is clear that this business is not a scam. Therefore, the debt which you may have been contacted about is real, and needs to be dealt with. Though it is necessary to resolve this discrepancy, it is still possible that American National Recovery Group Inc. may be in violation of the FDCPA. While it is important that you do not ignore the need to resolve your alleged debt with American National Recovery Group Inc., as this could potentially harm your credit and ability to take out future loans, be wary of any suspicious activity where the company could potentially be violating the FDCPA.
Lastly, the collections company has no active website. However, according to ZoomInfo.com the company has an employee base of 8 and an annual revenue of $1 million. The leadership of American National Recovery Group Inc, consists of Key Principal George Candella.
American National Recovery Group does not explain who they specifically collect for or which area of collections they specialize in. However, the complaints against the collections company lend readers information which suggests that American National Recovery Group collects largely on vehicle debt. Even with this information in mind, it is still very important that as a consumer you confirm with the collections company about what debt is specifically owed and to whom. Inquiring as soon as possible is the smartest move to make, and if you feel as though this company has breached their FDCPA rights be sure to contact an attorney to help you file a lawsuit.
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There are a few reviews and complaints currently posted about American National Recovery Group. On the BBB, American National Recovery Group has received 4 complaints closed in the last 3 years. The BBB had no reviews posted for American National Recovery Group. American National Recovery Group has, however responded to these few complaints. With that being said, the frequency of said complaints and the similarity between issues still awards American National Recovery Group a less than glowing review.
In addition to theses reviews and complaints on the BBB, American National Recovery Group Inc. has also received two reviews on Google Reviews amounting to a 3 star review. The collections company could have also been a part of more lawsuits, sanctions, and penalties. Take a look at the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (“PACER”) which reports all federal complaints within the U.S. federal system’s docket to find out.
Remember that it is illegal for American National Recovery Group to make empty threats to sue you or garnish your wages. A collections company will likely choose not to sue if they cannot verify your debt or you may not owe said debt. However, these companies can still summon debtors to court and garnish wages after a default judgement. If you find that American National Recovery Group may have violated the FDCPA, the wisest course of action would be to hire legal aid. Contact an attorney preemptively to ensure the safety of your assets and rights. Lemberg Law has helped thousands of consumers fight back against these cases of fraudulent collection practices. Call us today to find out how we can help you resolve this issue.
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Unlawful Debt Harassment? Learn the Law & Sue the Collector.
Absolutely. You can sue a debt collector. Here is a sample complaint:
A complainant received a collection bill from American National Recovery Group Inc. for an auto tax from a town that the complainant was never living in. The complainant explains that the name on this bill was incorrect as well. The complainant has been sent this bill for a couple of years now, every 3 to 4 months. When the complainant attempted to contact the collections company no one responded, and the complainant would like this matter resolved as it is not their own debt.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects citizens like you against the abuses and misconduct of collection agencies. If you find that you have become a victim of illegal collections practices, read up on your FDCPA rights listed on the Federal Trade Commission’s website under, “Debt Collection FAQs”. Do not forget that you also have additional rights other than those listed under the FDCPA. These supplementary rights include those enumerated in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA).
Yes you are able to sue American National Recovery Inc. and if you feel as though your FDCPA rights have been breached, suing is the best course of resolution. In order to recover your damages and protect yourself as an individual, you should sue and utilize the Federal laws that protect citizens like you from these fraudulent practices. Award yourself the power to defend your rights and protect your assets. Individuals like you can recover damages of up to $1,000, plus attorney fees and court costs.
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Sergei Lemberg is an attorney focusing on consumer law, class actions related to automotive issues, and personal injury litigation. With nearly two decades of experience, his areas of practice include Lemon Law (vehicle defects), Debt Collection Harassment, TCPA (illegal robocalls and texts), Fair Credit Reporting Act, Overtime claims, Personal Injury cases, and Class Actions. He has consistently been recognized as the nation's "most active consumer attorney." In 2020, Mr. Lemberg represented Noah Duguid before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case Duguid v. Facebook. He is also the author of "Defanging Debt Collectors," a guide that empowers consumers to fight back against debt collectors and prevail, as well as "Lemon Law 101: The Laws That Lemon Dealers Don't Want You to Know."
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