What Is Verizon Collections On My Credit Report?
Verizon Collections 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 Verizon Collections A Debt Collection Agency?
Yes, Verizon Collections 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").
Verizon Collections 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 Verizon Collections Collect For?
Verizon Collections 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 Verizon Collections Hurt My Credit Score?
Yes, it is highly likely having Verizon Collections on your credit report is damaging your score significantly.
How to Avoid Ending Up in Collections
Falling into collections can have serious financial consequences, but you don't need to worry! Take proactive steps now by employing these strategies for keeping your debt current and avoiding the risk of landing in collections.
Create a budget that tracks income and expenses to identify areas for savings. Devise a realistic debt repayment plan with the amount to be paid each month for each debt. Track progress to stay motivated on your repayment journey.
If having trouble paying debts, contact creditors to arrange payment plans which they may be willing to accommodate. Also look into non-profit organizations that provide free credit counseling and financial education to help make the best decisions for your finances.
What to Do If You Are Sued by Verizon Collections
Feeling overwhelmed after a lawsuit from Verizon Collections? Do not fear - here are some tips to help you tackle the situation.
It's important to respond to the lawsuit within the specified timeframe. Otherwise, this could result in a default judgment against you. Verizon Collections may take legal action to recover unpaid debts, including wage garnishment or asset seizure. To protect yourself from future financial trouble and lawsuits, create a budget you can stick with, negotiate pay off arrangements with creditors if needed, and reach out to Credit Sage for assistance.
How Do I Remove Verizon Collections From My Credit Report?
To be eligible to remove Verizon Collections 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 Verizon Collections?
Paying off Verizon Collections 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 Verizon Collections?
Settling your debt with Verizon Collections 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 Verizon Collections Legit, Fake Or A Scam?
Verizon Collections 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 Verizon Collections Keep Calling Me?
Verizon Collections 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 Verizon Collections To Stop Calling Me?
As we’ve mentioned above, Verizon Collections 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.
Verizon Collections Reviews And Complaints
Verizon Collections has terrible BBB reviews. This may come from their repeated calls and letters to consumers trying to collect their debt.
Will Verizon Collections Try Suing Or Garnishing My Wages?
Verizon Collections 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 Verizon Collections Accept A Goodwill Letter To Remove My Collection/Charge-Off?
Based on our years of experience dealing with companies like this, Verizon Collections does not accept goodwill letters to remove collection accounts or charge offs.
What Are My Rights When Dealing With Verizon Collections?
You have the right to dispute any of your debt that Verizon Collections has purchased. Verizon Collections 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 Verizon Collections Phone Number?
You likely want to call Credit Sage before deciding whether or not to call Verizon Collections. The reason? You may not want to pay Verizon Collections debt, especially if it's inaccurate. Paying it off could hurt your score.
Get Verizon Collections 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.