What Is Acme Credit Service On My Credit Report?
Acme Credit Service 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 Acme Credit Service A Debt Collection Agency?
Yes, Acme Credit Service 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").
Acme Credit Service 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 Acme Credit Service Collect For?
Acme Credit Service 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 Acme Credit Service Hurt My Credit Score?
Yes, it is highly likely having Acme Credit Service on your credit report is damaging your score significantly.
How does Acme Credit Service affect your credit score?
If a collections account from Acme Credit Service appears on your credit report, it is likely having a serious negative impact on your score. These accounts can remain listed for up to 7 years even after the debt has been cleared. This can influence your eligibility for loans or credit cards, and could lead to higher interest rates.
However, there are methods to reduce the damage caused by Acme Credit Service. By fighting the debt or getting it eliminated entirely, you can repair your credit score and boost your chances of being approved for credit in the future. Reach out to Credit Sage to learn more about how we can help you increase your score and remove collections accounts like Acme Credit Service.
What are the consequences of ignoring Acme Credit Service?
Ignoring Acme Credit Service and their attempts to collect debt from you can be risky. The longer you wait without addressing the issue, the more desperate they may become in their collection efforts, including potentially filing a lawsuit.
If Acme Credit Service takes legal action against you and wins, they may have the ability to garnish your wages or freeze your bank accounts, along with other potential consequences. It is crucial for you to take proactive measures and deal with collections accounts like Acme Credit Service before matters get out of hand.
How Do I Remove Acme Credit Service From My Credit Report?
To be eligible to remove Acme Credit Service 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 Acme Credit Service?
Paying off Acme Credit Service 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 Acme Credit Service?
Settling your debt with Acme Credit Service 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 Acme Credit Service Legit, Fake Or A Scam?
Acme Credit Service 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 Acme Credit Service Keep Calling Me?
Acme Credit Service 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 Acme Credit Service To Stop Calling Me?
As we’ve mentioned above, Acme Credit Service 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.
Acme Credit Service Reviews And Complaints
Acme Credit Service has terrible BBB reviews. This may come from their repeated calls and letters to consumers trying to collect their debt.
Will Acme Credit Service Try Suing Or Garnishing My Wages?
Acme Credit Service 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 Acme Credit Service Accept A Goodwill Letter To Remove My Collection/Charge-Off?
Based on our years of experience dealing with companies like this, Acme Credit Service does not accept goodwill letters to remove collection accounts or charge offs.
What Are My Rights When Dealing With Acme Credit Service?
You have the right to dispute any of your debt that Acme Credit Service has purchased. Acme Credit Service 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 Acme Credit Service Phone Number?
You likely want to call Credit Sage before deciding whether or not to call Acme Credit Service. The reason? You may not want to pay Acme Credit Service debt, especially if it's inaccurate. Paying it off could hurt your score.
Get Acme Credit Service 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.