Beau Dietl: Can Reforms Shift Collection Agency Endeavors?

By Bob Oliver


I think that many different elements can come together in order to help elevate the level of work that a collection agency is responsible for. It's hard for me to argue with such a sentiment, especially when it seems as though the idea of information is seen in a great way. However, is enough data being seen in this regard, you may wonder? I believe that it is a point that should be covered, especially when there have been talks of reforms seen in the collection industry.

An article that was posted on the Washington Post went into detail about debt and the type of information that was allowed in the process of securing the debt in question. There was a decision made by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to assess the industry and see whether or not collectors had enough information to effectively go about the work that they were hired for. This is important for many a collection agency, since it could make matters easier for them. It could also allow the reputations of robust authorities such as Beau Dietl & Associates to stand stronger.

There are a couple of points to consider as far as the level of information is concerned. Those who are hired in order to collect certain amounts of debt are allowed to only a few specific points, ranging from the name of the debtor to the amount of money that said debtor owes to a client. You may be under the impression that this information is sufficient but I think that there is more to consider on the matter. I have to believe that more allowed details can make matters less restrictive for collectors.

There have been instances of collectors contacting the wrong people as a result of this information. Not only is this embarrassing, to say the least, but it is a matter that can actually go against the rules of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act if a collector is not careful. This is viewed as the rulebook for all collectors to abide by and when it is not followed, debtors can exercise their own rights. Shouldn't there be more expansion as far as information is concerned in this field?

I do not think that this point can hurt, especially since a collection agency needs information in order to go about the work that it is responsible for. With only so much information being allowed, though, are the best results going to be seen? Of course, such an agency can still work to the best of its abilities but imagine just how much easier the work would be for collectors. It would also be done in order to serve all parties in a situation without ever being written off.




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