Debt Collection Partners is debt collector specializing in Medical, Utilities, Multi-family, Residential and Comprehensive debt collection. This collection company may 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.
Debt Collection Partners is a debt collector located in Morgantown, WV. It appears as though there are a variety of different complaints against this collections company alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) such as harassing consumers and failing to remove paid off debt. If a debt collector has contacted you, make sure you understand your rights before taking action.
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They’re legit. Debt Collection Partners should be considered a legitimate business due to the company’s years of experience. Though this collections company has received an “F” BBB Rating and has not been accredited by the Better Business Bureau, the company and the alleged debt that you may have contacted about should be taken seriously. If you choose not to contact the collections company regarding the account you risk harm to your credit and financial stability. Be wise, do not write off Debt Collection Partners as a scam.
Additionally, this collections company claims that alongside the company’s 50+ years of experience within collections exists a staff which is trained specifically to follow FDCPA, FCRA, and HIPAA guidelines. More specifically, the collections company claims that their mission is to honor a set number of core values including: Respect, Integrity, Trust Worthiness, Accountability, Innovation, and Ethical Behavior. Though this collection company promises to be a professional and reputable business, it is still possible that Debt Collection Partners may still have violated the FDCPA. Lastly, according to dnb.com, this collections company has “9 total employees across all of its locations and generates $913,651 in sales (USD).”
Debt Collection Partner writes on their website that they specialize in “Medical Collections, Utilities, Multi-family, Residential Collections, Comprehensive Collections, Pre-collect Services.” Though information is provided on the company’s areas of expertise it is still important to clarify with the company about who you allegedly owe. This step in the collections process is crucial because due to the outsourcing of debt, one collection account can turn into many reporting on your credit file if the debt is not properly dealt with.
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Lemberg Law is a consumer law firm helping victims of collection harassment and abuse. Lemberg Law received an A+ rating from the BBB. We’ve helped more than 15,000 consumers stop harassment and recover money from debt collectors. Harassed? Abused? Misled by a collector? Call our Helpline today! There is no charge unless we win.
Debt Collection Partners has received a few complaints over its time in business. On the Better Business Bureau the company has received 7 complainants in the last 3 years with 1 customer review amounting to 1 star overall. Debt Collection Partners has also received 25 Google Reviews, in total awarding the company a measly 2.0 star review. If you believe that this collections company may have violated the FDCPA do not hesitate to contact an attorney and file a complaint or take action by reviewing the company on the BBB or Google Reviews.
It is also possible that this collections company could have been a part of a variety of lawsuits, sanctions, and penalties according to Public Access to Court Electronic Records (“PACER”), which reports all federal complaints within the U.S. federal system’s docket. Take a look at the link above to find out whether Debt Collection Partners falls within this category.
It is illegal to a debt collector to use empty threats to sue you or garnish your wages. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prohibits this action. While this act is illegal, debt collectors may choose to garnish wages for consumers whose debt is verified and legitimate. Debt collection agencies can garnish wages through legitimate legal action if a judgement rules in their favor. Therefore, the wisest move to make is to preemptively contact an attorney BEFORE this judgment may occur. Lemberg Law specializes in debt collection cases, and as a company we have advocated for tens of thousands of victims of debt collector harassment. Call us today to find out how we may be able to assist you with your case.
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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 explains that they contacted Debt Collection Partners in order to resolve an alleged debt. The complainant claims that they paid off the debt in question with a debit card and “requested a letter of ‘debt to quit’ showing debt had been paid and would be removed from the credit report.” The secretary of the collections company allegedly stated that she needed the complainant “to send an email to the company requesting the letter be emailed”. Additionally, the employee told the complainant’s wife and themselves this information.
The complainant claims that days later they contacted the employee of the collections company once again due to never receiving the email in question. The employee responded by claiming that they never told the complainant that an email would be sent and that the complainant was “lying”. The complainant then responded by asking for the employee’s manager to which she responded that she “was the manager and that she would block the number so [the complainant] could not f$%king call back” Afterwards, the complainant immediately took action to report the employee.
Those who have fallen victim to excessive, threatening, misleading or otherwise untimely calls from a third party debt collector are entitled to compensation under The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). More specifically, this law prohibits collection agencies from pursuing debts via over-the-phone harassment. If you feel as though this law should be applied in your collection discrepancy, contact an attorney to sue the offending collection agency. Likewise, the FCRA regulates the circumstances under and means by which collectors and creditors can report delinquent debts to credit reporting agencies.
Yes. You can absolutely sue. Oftentimes suing is the best course of action considering your case is legitimate and your grievances are serious. Ultimately, Federal Law allows you to protect your FDCPA rights in court via lawsuit. Take advantage of your rights and choose to sue when you find that a collections company violated collectors law. Consequently, if action is taken, you can recover damages of up to $1,000, plus attorney fees, court costs, and personal damages.
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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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