tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:20:13 +0000For over 12 years, the Consumer Credit Collector ADVISOR has been the premier source for straightforward advice on how collectors can reach their full potential and boost collection totals. The Advisor is a monthly publication providing proven and effective collection techniques. It is not designed to render legal advice or legal opinions. Each issue provides information, inspiration, new ideas, and techniques for successful collections.http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/index.htmnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)Blogger349125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-521824489890765130Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-03-11T17:20:13.158-06:00 Three attorneys have been barred from doing business in Colorado supported on alleged violations of the Colorado Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Consumer Protection Act. Jack Boyajian, Marvin Brandon and Karen Nations were barred by a consent decree that was approved earlier this week by a Denver district court judge. Brandon is permanently banned, while Boyajian [...] http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/03/attorneys-barred-from-collecting-debts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-795659918954402314Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-03-09T17:20:15.659-06:00 Oregon Attorney General John Kroger kicked off National Consumer Protection Week Tuesday by unveiling a new online search feature that will allow consumers to look for complaints against businesses. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/03/new-search-oregon-consumer-complaints.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-2187764569416152443Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-03-04T17:20:11.047-06:00 SC (WLTX) -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the top complaints consumers made in 2009, which breaks down complaints nationally and here in South Carolina. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/03/top-consumer-complaints-in-2009-wltx-tv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-9112977336860651700Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-03-04T05:20:05.218-06:00 Consistent, timely student loan payments made via wage garnishment don't reflect positively on a credit report. But there are a few steps you can take to meliorate your standing. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/03/3-ways-to-rebuild-your-credit-after.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-692454596145479074Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-02-25T17:20:15.833-06:00 We've given you the warnings and raised the red flags about the most common scams. But if you get scammed, we're giving you tips for how to handle a bad... http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/5-things-to-do-if-you-get-scammed-abc-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-6418161561906950843Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-02-25T05:20:07.713-06:00 Greeley/Weld County saw fewer complaints of identity theft and fraud reported through the Federal Trade Commission in 2009, according to the Better Business Bureau of northern Colorado and Wyoming. But it still ranks among the worst in the country. The metropolitan statistical area that includes Greeley ranks third in consumer fraud complaints and ninth in identity theft complaints for 2009 ... http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/id-theft-fraud-complaints-decline-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-1942805098728755725Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-02-23T17:20:08.133-06:00 The Buffalo City Mission received a hefty helping of financial support. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/city-mission-gets-large-financial-boost.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-867267887347291510Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-02-21T05:20:10.620-06:00 You've lost your job and you're underwater on your mortgage. What else could go wrong? http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/jobless-benefits-hit-taxes-asbury-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-5688087182538776107Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-02-18T17:20:06.728-06:00 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Three debt collection agencies have agreed to make restitution or cancel debts to settle complaints about their practices in West Virginia. The settlements announced Thursday by Attorney General Darrell McGraw covers 446 cons... http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/wva-debt-collection-agencies-settle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-2410216374718223345Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-02-18T05:20:08.136-06:00 SHAREHOLDERS OF BUFFALO BANCSHARES, INC. The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of Buffalo Bancshares, Inc., will be held at 6 p.m., March 9, 2010, in the O’Bannon Banking Company South Coummunity Room, S. Hwy. 65 (1347 S. Ash), Buffalo, Missouri. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/legals-for-week-of-2-17-buffalo-reflex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-8996290518437140901Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-02-16T17:20:17.720-06:00 DEARBORN -- Dearborn Judge William Hultgren confirmed this week that 2010 would see him seek a fourth consecutive term as 19th District Court judge. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/judge-hultgren-running-again-dearborn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-4598215883904531696Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-02-14T05:20:06.807-06:00 Citifinancial, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. Deborah L.A. Elkins, et. al., Defendants. Cause No. 09DA-CC00096. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/legals-for-week-of-2-10-buffalo-reflex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-6036507960330195491Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-02-07T17:20:14.533-06:00 Recession is boom time for debt collectors. At least that's the conventional thinking. But, in a turn of events unlikely to draw much in the way of sympathy, the debt collection industry is suffering its own crisis. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/downturn-hits-debt-collection-companies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-3927356999076774184Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-02-04T17:20:18.248-06:00 Last week, Caleb Hannan brought to our attention the story of Craig Cunningham, as reported by our sister paper the Dallas Observer ("Better Off Deadbeat"). Cunningham is a part of a gro... Continue reading "Seattle Lawyer Follows Story Suggestion, Sues Student Loan Giant Sallie Mae For Harrasing Phone Calls" http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/seattle-lawyer-follows-story-suggestion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-3121025918955725093Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-02-04T05:20:11.079-06:00 JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM, the most concise and in-depth website for news,business, sport, commentary, entertainment, education, and lifestyle coverage on Jamaica and the Caribbean. Updated daily 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/jamaicaobservercom-jamaica-observer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-3751081644629072746Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +00002010-02-03T21:59:49.705-06:00Invoice Factoring Company Volunteers at Major Food DriveA Spokane, Washington factoring company's principals and staff members volunteered for the 10th Annual Tom's Turkey Drive. Complete turkey dinners were sold to grocery store patrons for $15 and donated to Second Harvest Food Bank, which supports 20 emergency food banks in the Spokane area. Over 11,000 meals were donated in the days http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/02/invoice-factoring-company-at-major-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-6795054104395463272Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-01-31T05:20:11.142-06:00 DIY Real Estate Solutions (DIY) announced today they have added several new features to their online residential property management software. These new features were designed to provide property managers and landlords with even more productivity and flexibility. (PRWeb Jan 31, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3540764.htm http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/01/diy-real-estate-solutions-announces-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-2805314370539160095Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-01-24T17:20:14.590-06:00 BillingTree, the national leader in on-demand payment solutions, has selected DataRose’s EqualXchange Network to extend its solution integrations. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/01/billingtreea-partners-with-datarosea-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-4131367051316802497Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-01-21T17:20:15.164-06:00 WASHINGTON â€" After several years of declining use, tax refund anticipation loans could make a big comeback this tax season with poor, cash-strapped taxpayers. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/01/tough-economy-could-spark-surge-in-tax.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-5859143221602543903Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-01-21T05:20:08.440-06:00 Despite the president’s influence, Democrats may drop a consumer protection agency from the financial bill. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/01/obama-pressing-for-protections-against.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-2992952594091290680Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-01-19T17:20:21.502-06:00 Debt collection agency data shows state's companies pay fast now but the time they take is getting longer. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/01/wa-businesses-quickest-to-pay-for-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-6876713674125756966Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-01-17T05:20:09.871-06:00 MANITOWOC Max Rathke was ready to go to Haiti on Monday and help a church get a radio station up and running. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/01/wisconsin-residents-mission-trip-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-5817589372801088280Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:20:00 +00002010-01-12T17:20:11.473-06:00 WASHINGTON â€" In rural communities and urban areas alike, one of the least expensive and most unheralded new initiatives of the stimulus bill is quietly saving hundreds of thousands of Americans from homelessness. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/01/demand-overwhelms-program-to-prevent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-7481053689146739663Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-01-12T05:20:08.020-06:00 (ITnews) - (Hugin) - Press release Teleperformance launches operations in Costa Rica Parigi, 11 gennaio 2010 - Teleperformance, leader mondiale nel mercato della gestione dei rapporti clienti nei centri di contatto in outsourcing, ha reso noto oggi il lancio della sua attività a San José, Costa Rica. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/01/teleperformance-lancio-dellattivita-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20951669.post-4441477356804673808Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:20:00 +00002010-01-10T05:20:08.008-06:00 When Tobias "Bags of Money" Boyland went looking for a new career after serving 13 years in prison for armed robbery and drug dealing, he quickly found something that suited his sensibilities: He opened a collection agency. http://www.ccc-advisor.com/blog/2010/01/people-in-debt-bullied-in-buffalo-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com ((hris)0