Collection Recon

Texas Company Allegedly Used Social Networking Site Facebook and Text Messages to Collect Debt from Texas Consumer

Posted on 16. Nov, 2011 by Collections Recon.

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Social Networking websites and mobile technology have created new ways to communicate and connect with family, friends and businesses as well, however one Texas company allegedly went too far when attempting to collect payment for home improvement services. In addition to alleged contact via Facebook, Texas consumer and Plaintiff Lynn Kirkpatrick received numerous text messages, cell phone calls and voice mails that contained obscene and offensive language and threats according to a petition (No. C2011-1319A) filed in the Comal County Texas District Court by Weisberg & Meyers, LLC, Attorneys for Consumers. The complaint alleges defendants Homeland Septic, LLC and owners Justin Smock and Lawrence Brumbelow violated the Texas Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Texas Business Commerce Code.

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Debt collectors banned from hounding people on Facebook or Twitter as it causes ‘stress and embarrassment’

Posted on 23. Oct, 2011 by Collections Recon.

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Debt collectors are to be banned from hounding people through social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, a consumer watchdog said today.

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Debt collectors target Facebook to get money back

Posted on 20. Oct, 2011 by Collections Recon.

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It is concerned that embarrassing details about their financial problems will be revealed on the internet.

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Experian reveals how the Facebook Generation engages with insurers

Posted on 15. Sep, 2011 by Collections Recon.

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London, UK – A report from Experian® published today sheds new light on how the UK’s young adults engage with insurers. Defined by Experian as the ‘Facebook Generation’, this group of savvy 18 – 25 year olds have taken social media and its ideologies into adulthood, influencing how they deal with insurance companies, while six out of ten admit to relying on friends and family for financial advice.

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Collectors Hunt Debtors on Facebook

Posted on 12. Sep, 2011 by Collections Recon.

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An increasing number of debt collection agencies and credit companies have started to communicate with their debtors via the social networking site Facebook, according to the Data Protection Inspectorate.

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Social media searches aid enterprising bill collectors

Posted on 05. Sep, 2011 by Collections Recon.

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Have you heard from a debt collector lately?

The possibility exists if you have unpaid bills outstanding, especially if you posted details of your personal or professional life online.

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Debt Collectors Reach Out Via Facebook, Text

Posted on 16. Jun, 2011 by Collections Recon.

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The debt collection industry is exploring ways it can use mobile devices and social media to assist in its efforts, highlighting the expanding role these technologies play in everyday life.

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Salesforce.com Positioned as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Service Contact Centers

Posted on 04. May, 2011 by Collections Recon.

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Salesforce.com CRM, the enterprise cloud computing (http://www.salesforce.com/cloudcomputing/) company, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Service Contact Centers, 2011.

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Debt collector prohibited from Facebook contact with woman

Posted on 10. Mar, 2011 by Collections Recon.

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge has ordered a debt collection agency to not use Facebook — or any other social media site — in an attempt to locate a woman for a $362 unpaid car loan.