What Is Accurate Collection Services On My Credit Report?
Accurate Collection Services is a debt collection agency. If you are seeing them on your credit report, it likely means they have purchased your debt from a creditor and are (or will be) attempting to collect it from you.
Is Accurate Collection Services A Debt Collection Agency?
Yes, Accurate Collection Services is a debt collection agency. They buy debt from a number of different creditors that no longer wish to attempt to collect the amount themselves (also known as a "charge-off").
Accurate Collection Services may attempt to reach out via mail or phone calls (demanding payment). The worst part is a collections account will now be seen on your credit report. This hurts your score, as well as reducing your chances of getting approved for a loan or other important financial event.
But it’s not all bad news! We may be able to help you with this account. Call us today to find out more.
Who Does Accurate Collection Services Collect For?
Accurate Collection Services purchases debt from a range of different creditors. The information isn’t always publicly available and is constantly changing, so it’s difficult to provide an accurate and up-to-date list.
Does Accurate Collection Services Hurt My Credit Score?
Yes, it is highly likely having Accurate Collection Services on your credit report is damaging your score significantly.
How Accurate Collection Services Affects Your Credit Score
Accurate Collection Services is an agency that buys delinquent accounts from creditors and attempts to collect them from consumers. Having this debt collector on your credit report can have a serious negative impact on your score. It stays there for seven years – even if you pay it off in full! That's why it's important to take action.
Fortunately, Credit Sage can provide the help you need. We provide credit repair services with experienced experts who analyze your credit report, identify any incorrect information, and work with Accurate Collection Services to have the collection taken off your report. Let us help you remove this damaging item from your record and start improving your credit score!
How to Avoid Debt Collection Agencies Like Accurate Collection Services in the Future
Debt collection agencies such as Accurate Collection Services can be a stressful experience for consumers. To avoid facing this type of situation, it is essential to take control of your finances and create a plan to pay off debts.
Start by creating a budget and cutting back on unnecessary expenses. From there, prioritize paying off your debt, beginning with the highest interest rate. If you are struggling to make payments, contact your creditors - they may be able to work with you on a payment plan.
It is also important to regularly monitor your credit report and address any issues swiftly. By taking action early and staying on top of your financial situation, you can avoid having to deal with debt collection agencies like Accurate Collection Services in the future.
How Do I Remove Accurate Collection Services From My Credit Report?
To be eligible to remove Accurate Collection Services from your credit report, you typically need to meet the following requirements:
- Any information on the account is incorrect
- Any information on the account is error’d
- Any information on the account is fraudulent
- And is not (or cannot be) fixed in an appropriate amount of time
According to a study by the U.S. PIRGs, 79% of credit reports contain mistakes or serious errors. Going after these types of accounts for our clients is our specialty.
Should I Pay For Delete With Accurate Collection Services?
Paying off Accurate Collection Services to have credit bureaus delete it from your report sounds like a good idea. There's one major problem. Paying a debt in collections changes your credit report status from 'unpaid' to 'paid', but the collection remains on your report for 7 years (from the date of first delinquency). This means your credit is still damaged.
Should I Negotiate A Settlement With Accurate Collection Services?
Settling your debt with Accurate Collection Services could go both ways. It may help your score, but it may also hurt your score. Many variables impact the end result. There is a better path to a good result. Work with a company that is able to review these accounts for you (like Credit Sage), and if any issues with the account exist you may have it removed all together (and never have to hear from them again).
Is Accurate Collection Services Legit, Fake Or A Scam?
Accurate Collection Services is a legitimate company. They aren’t fake or trying to scam you. But it is likely they are spam calling you trying to collect a debt. One of the best ways to deal with this is to dispute and remove unvalidated debts.
Why Do Accurate Collection Services Keep Calling Me?
Accurate Collection Services continues to call and attempt to collect a debt. The best thing you can do is ignore their calls and speak with a company that can help you get it removed (like Credit Sage).
How To Get Accurate Collection Services To Stop Calling Me?
As we’ve mentioned above, Accurate Collection Services will be calling you to attempt to collect a debt. The best thing you can do to stop this is speak with a company that can help you get them removed from your credit report, like Credit Sage. Once they are off your credit report, you won’t have to hear from them again.
Accurate Collection Services Reviews And Complaints
Accurate Collection Services has terrible BBB reviews. This may come from their repeated calls and letters to consumers trying to collect their debt.
Will Accurate Collection Services Try Suing Or Garnishing My Wages?
Accurate Collection Services suing would be a very unlikely situation. In rare cases it may happen, but it certainly isn’t the norm. State and federal laws place limits or 'exemptions' that apply to bank and wage garnishments.
We strongly recommend calling us, we’ll help determine the likelihood of a lawsuit, but also provide you next steps in getting this collection removed.
Does Accurate Collection Services Accept A Goodwill Letter To Remove My Collection/Charge-Off?
Based on our years of experience dealing with companies like this, Accurate Collection Services does not accept goodwill letters to remove collection accounts or charge offs.
What Are My Rights When Dealing With Accurate Collection Services?
You have the right to dispute any of your debt that Accurate Collection Services has purchased. Accurate Collection Services is governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (or FDCPA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (or FCRA). While these acts seem very complicated, they provide a great deal of power to the consumer if you know how to use it properly.
What Is Accurate Collection Services Phone Number?
You likely want to call Credit Sage before deciding whether or not to call Accurate Collection Services. The reason? You may not want to pay Accurate Collection Services debt, especially if it's inaccurate. Paying it off could hurt your score.
Get Accurate Collection Services Removed From Your Report, Today!
In most cases, we recommend speaking with a Credit Repair professional to analyze your credit report before you attempt to settle any debt. The main reason? Settling your debt may actually hurt your score.