Allied National 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.
Allied National Inc. is a debt collection business based in Omaha, Nebraska. It appears as though there are a variety of different complaints against Allied National Inc. alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) including failing to report that a given debt is disputed and failing to provide the “mini Miranda” to warn consumers that a debt collector is calling. 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. Allied National Inc. has been in the collections business for 34 years. The company was originally started on January 1st, 1987 and opened its Better Business Bureau account on May 6th, 1999. Allied National Inc. has been accredited by the BBB and has additionally received an “A+” rating from the BBB. Due to the company’s years of experience, its accreditation and its extraordinary rating, it is easy to see that Allied National Inc. 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 Allied National Inc. may be in violation of the FDCPA. Therefore, while it is important that you do not ignore the need to resolve your alleged debt with Allied National 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.
Allied National Inc. handles collections nationally. The company lists the states that they collect in: “Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Wyoming”. The company also states that Allied National Inc.’s slogan is, “Collecting commercial debts is all about setting achievable goals and attaining quality outcomes with measurable results”.
Lastly, in regard to the collection company’s size, the company has an employee base of 15 people and sales of $2.34 million (according to dnb.com). Dnb.com also notes that Allied National Inc. has 7 different locations in its business family and is lead by Key Principal Michael T David.
Allied National Inc. writes on its website that their company’s nationwide network of agents and correspondents, “will conduct a comprehensive case evaluation to locate real estate holdings, banking relationships, employment, sources of income and revenue, and liquid assets”. Therefore, it is likely that your debt lies within one of these areas of collection mentioned on the Allied National Inc. website. However, it is still 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. Allied National Inc. also outlines their collections process on their website, writing that the collections process begins in “Stage I” where the company conducts a free, no obligation, case evaluation. In “Stage II” the collections procedures are followed.
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There are many reviews currently posted about Allied National Inc., but not many specific complaints. On the BBB, Allied National Inc. has received 0 complaints, but has received 10 reviews, surprisingly awarding the company a 4.56 star review. Allied National Inc. has responded to the few negative reviews on the BBB, but the complaints/reviews are still on the BBB for consumers with similar issues to view. In addition to these reviews on the BBB, Allied National Inc. has received two, 5 star reviews on Google Reviews as well two reviews on Yelp, giving Allied National Inc. a total 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.
It is illegal for collections companies to make empty threats to sue you or garnish your wages. It is not likely that a collections company will sue if they cannot verify your debt or you may not owe said debt. On the other hand, however, Allied National Inc. can still summon debtors to court and garnish wages after a default judgement. If you find that Allied National Inc. has violated the FDCPA, and/or they are trying to take you to court, 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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According to PACER, a complainant by the name of Guillermo Landazabal had received a collection notification from Allied National Inc. This alleged debt came from money owed to South Exchange, Inc. The complainant then chose to dispute the debt and wrote a letter to Allied National Inc., which the collections company did not respond to. Later, the collections company called the complainant again and did not identify themselves as a debt collector. After this issue arose, the complainant chose to contact an attorney to resolve the matter.
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 Allied National 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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