Users' questions

How long can a collection agency come after you in Indiana?

How long can a collection agency come after you in Indiana?

Limitations on debt collection by state

State Written contracts Promissory notes
Indiana 6 years 10 years
Iowa 10 years 5 years
Kansas 5 years 5 years
Kentucky 10 years 15 years

Where is receive collection agency located in Indiana?

About us. Receive is a licensed collection agency headquartered in Northern Indiana. Founded in 1999, Receive has more than 76 years of combined collections and legal experience. Bringing a combination of technology, responsiveness, and industry knowledge, Receive believes that the best outcomes for referring providers are achieved by working…

What should I do if I receive a collection notice?

Even if you come to realization that the debt is valid and you owe the money, you should NEVER pay the debt collector on a first contact. Instead, immediately contact the billing department of the original creditor as identified by the collection agency.

When do you get contacted by a collection agency?

The truth is, most Americans will be contacted by a collection agency at some time in their adult lives, thanks in no small part to the disheveled and confusing medical billing systems around the country, a bit more so even than the fact that we are carrying record levels of both student loan and credit card debts.

Is it possible to get scammed by a collection agency?

You would do well to be suspicious of any telephone calls from collection agencies, even when you feel you actually owe the debt. It is not impossible for a fraudster to get ahold of your credit information and call you about a debt that seems likely to go to collections soon (or already has).

About us. Receive is a licensed collection agency headquartered in Northern Indiana. Founded in 1999, Receive has more than 76 years of combined collections and legal experience. Bringing a combination of technology, responsiveness, and industry knowledge, Receive believes that the best outcomes for referring providers are achieved by working…

What to do when you receive a collection notice?

Take a moment and review the information on the collection notice carefully to determine whether you owe it. If you do owe it, work with the collection agency to resolve the debt before it gets worse.

You would do well to be suspicious of any telephone calls from collection agencies, even when you feel you actually owe the debt. It is not impossible for a fraudster to get ahold of your credit information and call you about a debt that seems likely to go to collections soon (or already has).

The truth is, most Americans will be contacted by a collection agency at some time in their adult lives, thanks in no small part to the disheveled and confusing medical billing systems around the country, a bit more so even than the fact that we are carrying record levels of both student loan and credit card debts.