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GC Services Limited Partnership is a debt collection company that opened in 1957. They are one of the largest, private debt collection companies in the country. They have over 9,000 employees and 30 call centers. Not only are they large in size, but they also have a substantial number of complaints against them both on the web and with the…
Last month, the United States Appellate Court, 10th Circuit, handed down its opinion in Marx v. General Revenue Corporation, and it does not bode well for consumers. In this case, the debt collector sent a fax to Marx’s employer seeking information on her employment status. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Section 1692c(b) a debt collector cannot have any…
When it comes to reviewing your credit report, we are all aware of the big three credit bureaus, Trans Union, Experian and Equifax. The Fair Credit Reporting Act charges these companies, and any companies that furnish information to them, with certain responsibilities to maintain maximum accuracy in reporting. But are those three the only credit reporting agencies that have responsibilities…
You receive a collection letter, and like all first collection letters, it advises you that “unless you dispute the validity of this debt or any portion thereof within 30 days of the receipt of this letter, we will assume the debt is valid” The letter goes on to say that “if you dispute the debt in writing within the 30…
Having your identity stolen is an ordeal. You don’t realize how important your credit is until it has been destroyed. Trying to write a check at a grocery store or rent an apartment becomes difficult, if not impossible. The process of reclaiming your stolen identity can be a very frustrating experience. First, you need to file a police report. Next, you contact…