Alltran Education 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.
Alltran Education Inc. is a debt collection business based in Woodridge, Illinois. It appears as though there are a variety of different complaints against Alltran Education Inc. alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) such as, threatening debtors and failing to provide documentation of 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. Alltran Education has been in the collections business for 32 years. The company was originally started on August 3rd, 1988 and opened its Better Business Bureau account on July 15th, 1992. Alltran Education has not been accredited by the BBB, however it 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 Alltran Education may be in violation of the FDCPA. While it is important that you do not ignore the need to resolve your alleged debt with Alltran Education, 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.
According to the collection company’s website, Alltran Education argues that, ” We passionately believe there’s a better way to help people solve their financial issues, and we work every day not only to achieve, but to find even better ways to succeed”. The collections company additionally claims that the company is collaborative, honorable and focused. The company also explains how they accomplish their purpose, writing, “We create and foster a culture of problem solvers, who employ empathy and respect. We modernize technology and communications across the revenue cycle”. Some complainants feel as though they have not been treated with this promised respect.
Lastly, there is no information currently available about the size or revenue of the company. The leadership of Alltran Education according to the BBB consists of Executive Assistant Alicia LeBron, Director of Compliance Bert Coley, and COO Sean Dickson.
Alltran Education writes on its website that their company collects on debt from financial services, higher education, and government. The collections company lists a few examples of these areas of expertise, writing, “Services provided by this company include federal loan recovery, Accounts Receivable recovery, virtual agents, international collections, skip tracing, free credit bureau reporting, first-party inbound/outbound call center services, and services for parking violations, traffic tickets, court fees, water bills, sewer bills, waste management bills, and inbound/outbound calls, letter and emails”.
Therefore, it is likely that your debt with Alltran Education lies within one of these areas of collection mentioned on the company’s 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.
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There are a few reviews and complaints currently posted about Alltran Education. On the BBB, Alltran Education has received 15 complaints closed in the last 3 years and 1 complaint closed in the last 12 months. The BBB also awarded the collection company 1.57 stars. Alltran’s go to response to these complaints is, “Alltran will respond to the consumer directly to protect their privacy and will send them a mail”. This leaves little information on the collections ethics of the company
In addition to theses reviews and complaints on the BBB, Alltran Education has also received five Google Reviews amounting to an overall 1.8 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 Alltran Education to make empty threats to sue you or garnish your wages. While it is not likely that a collections company will sue if they cannot verify your debt or you may not owe said debt, these companies can still summon debtors to court and garnish wages after a default judgement. If you find that Alltran Education 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 agreed to pay their student loan debt off in full but Alltran refused to provide proof of the specific amount owed. The complainant would like to know the specific amount that the Department of Education will settle for. Without this information, the complainant does not feel comfortable handing over large sums of money, because they cannot confirm that it will legitimately pay off the debt. The complainant claims that, “Each inquiry to provide this proof has resulted in them claiming I only can have proof after making a payment”. The complainant also claims that, “Any responsible consumer prefers to see a contract before making a payment such as this”. The complainant ultimately would like to see this necessary information before sharing sensitive information over the internet and sending large amounts of money.
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 Alltran Education, 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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