Bad Paper
Title | Bad Paper PDF eBook |
Author | Jake Halpern |
Publisher | Macmillan + ORM |
Pages | 193 |
Release | 2014-10-14 |
Genre | True Crime |
ISBN | 0374711240 |
The Federal Trade Commission receives more complaints about rogue debt collecting than about any activity besides identity theft. Dramatically and entertainingly, Bad Paper reveals why. It tells the story of Aaron Siegel, a former banking executive, and Brandon Wilson, a former armed robber, who become partners and go in quest of "paper"—the uncollected debts that are sold off by banks for pennies on the dollar. As Aaron and Brandon learn, the world of consumer debt collection is an unregulated shadowland where operators often make unwarranted threats and even collect debts that are not theirs. Introducing an unforgettable cast of strivers and rogues, Jake Halpern chronicles their lives as they manage high-pressure call centers, hunt for paper in Las Vegas casinos, and meet in parked cars to sell the social security numbers and account information of unsuspecting consumers. He also tracks a "package" of debt that is stolen by unscrupulous collectors, leading to a dramatic showdown with guns in a Buffalo corner store. Along the way, he reveals the human cost of a system that compounds the troubles of hardworking Americans and permits banks to ignore their former customers. The result is a vital exposé that is also a bravura feat of storytelling.
The debt collection practices act
Title | The debt collection practices act PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs |
Publisher | |
Pages | 356 |
Release | 1976 |
Genre | Collection agencies |
ISBN |
The Debt Collector's Handbook
Title | The Debt Collector's Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | David J. Cook |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 9781627224956 |
Winning your case in court is only half the battle. It's a fact that some people hide their assets to avoid paying debts and judgments. This truly unique book will show you how to find and reach that hidden money. Author David J. Cook is a veteran collections attorney who has been chasing down debtors for over 39 years. This colorfully written book will teach you the basics of civil remedies, real estate, finance, and sleuthing. The author outlines for you the power of the bluff and the outer parameters of threat, when a threat becomes extortion, and when you need to walk away from a situation. This book is about collecting debts, finding assets, enforcing judgments against difficult people, or, should you be so inclined, beating out your creditors.
Collection of Debt Owed Federal Government
Title | Collection of Debt Owed Federal Government PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance. Subcommittee on Taxation and Debt Management Generally |
Publisher | |
Pages | 72 |
Release | 1979 |
Genre | Accounts receivable |
ISBN |
Oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Debt Collection
Title | Oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Debt Collection PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Subcommittee on Government Management, Information, and Technology |
Publisher | |
Pages | 130 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN |
The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996
Title | The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations |
Publisher | |
Pages | 132 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Administrative agencies |
ISBN |
Federal Debt Collection Procedures
Title | Federal Debt Collection Procedures PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law |
Publisher | |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Collection laws |
ISBN |