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Summary:
Yes, ProCollect is a legit debt collection agency. If you’ve been sued by ProCollect, you can settle your
debt. Tools like SoloSettle can streamline the process by offering
30%-50% of the original amount, ensuring the settlement is documented in writing, and assisting with the settlement
payment.
While dealing with accounts in collections can be scary, it is not that complicated if you know what to do. Solo is
here to help. We endeavor to help you understand your legal rights and different pathways for resolving your debt
issue.
We educate everyday consumers about their rights and help them effectively engage with debt collectors.
This article will teach all you need to know to proactively engage with Procollect. For example, you could establish
a line of communication with ProCollect and try to negotiate an amicable settlement. Let us start with some
frequently asked questions.
Settle debt with ProCollect
You can negotiate debt settlement at any stage of the collections process. SoloSettle makes it easy.
Procollect, also known as ProCollect and ProCollect, Inc, is a debt collection agency. The company is also a call
center that assists other companies who need help with customer service and other Accounts Receivable (A/R)
Management services.
If you need to reach someone at this company, here is the ProCollect phone number and other contact information:
ProCollect collects for many companies across several industries. To be more specific, ProCollect collects for
multifamily and student housing as a main focus of the company.
Read ProCollect reviews online
If you want to find out what consumers have said about their experience with ProCollect and whether it is possible
to negotiate a debt collection settlement, then take a moment to read these reviews:
The online reviews for ProCollect are a mixed bag. Some good, some not so great. For example, there are some
consumer reviews showing that consumers can have a good experience communicating with ProCollect collectors to try
and resolve their debt collection matter. Here is a real example from a borrower named Greg:
“False Collections report sent to Procollect for a company I've never worked with and they even had the
wrong
last name. One phone call and an email was all it took to get it sorted out. Very professional and polite.
Each
person I talked to was kind and quickly moved me up the chain when they knew they couldn't help with my
case.”
Greg’s review supports the claim that ProCollect debt collectors are willing to work with you to address your
concerns and get your debt issue resolved in a way that works for you based on your particular financial situation.
Always remember that proactive and productive communication is the key.
If engaging in settlement talks with a debt collector doesn’t sound enjoyable, try using SoloSettle to negotiate online and resolve your debt through the
digital settlement platform.
How to engage with ProCollect debt collectors
From the moment you are late on an account, you should expect that someone will reach out to you. How can you deal
with those calls?
Any individual calling you to collect a debt must adhere to those guidelines. Hence, a debt collector may not:
Pretend to be calling you from the IRS, FBI, or any other government agency.
Embarrass you into paying by publicizing your debt.
Threaten to arrest you.
Harass you by calling early or late in the day or too often.
Threaten to harm you or your family in any way.
Ask you for personal information such as your Social Security number.
If ProCollect violates any of these regulations, you can report them to the FTC or CFPB.
Send ProCollect a debt validation letter
Debt validation letters save
consumers from fraudulent debt collectors. It is the best way to respond when ProCollect first contacts you.
By sending ProCollect the letter, you get the opportunity to verify that the debt is yours. It also reports that you
dispute the debt until ProCollect confirms every detail.
Check out this video to learn more about how a Debt Validation Letter can help you beat ProCollect debt collectors:
Dispute wrongful reporting on your credit report
You can keep up with your credit report by regularly checking the three major credit reporting bureaus.
You should get one free report from each bureau every year. The moment you notice an entry from ProCollect you do
not recognize, dispute it immediately.
To dispute, send a letter to the bureau that reported the error and ProCollect.
If ProCollect sues you, you can still fight back. Even if you know the debt is not yours, filing your answer in
court is crucial. You should also make a copy to send to ProCollect's attorney.
Solo has simplified the process. Instead of fancy law jargon, our software use familiar words to guide you as you
respond to the Complaints.
Remember that the deadline is within 14-35 days. Upon receiving the Summons,
Respond to each of ProCollect's claims.
Assert your affirmative defenses.
File with the court and send a copy to ProCollect's lawyer.
We made a video to explain these three simple steps to respond to a debt collection lawsuit. Check it out:
Settle debt with ProCollect
Even after a lawsuit starts, you can offer to settle for less with ProCollect. Just use SoloSettle to make your
offer. You should file the Answer first, even if you plan to settle. Here are three steps to consider if you want to
settle a debt:
Step 1: Assess how much you can reasonably pay
Before commencing settlement negotiations, determine how much you can actually afford to pay in a lump sum. Your
calculation should take into consideration your other living expenses. If you don’t have sufficient funds to make a
lump sum payment, try to calculate what you could pay in installments.
Step 2: Negotiate with ProCollect
Once you’ve figured out how much you can repay, the next step is to try and negotiate a settlement. Start by
offering a lower percentage of the total debt, typically 30% to 50% of the original amount,
and be prepared to negotiate upward. If possible, offer a lump sum payment as creditors are more likely to accept a
lower amount if they receive an immediate payment.
Step 3: Get the agreement in writing
Before making a payment toward the debt, ensure you receive a written agreement outlining the terms of the
settlement. This is known as a debt
settlement agreement. The agreement should clearly state that the payment will settle the debt in full and
that they will not pursue any further legal action or collections. Additionally, you should request confirmation
that the debt collector will report the debt as "settled" or "paid" to credit reporting agencies. Once you have this
in writing, proceed with the payment as agreed.
If you decide to engage in settlement talks, consider using smart tools to help you with the debt settlement
negotiation process, like SoloSettle, which is a software that
sends and receives settlement offers for you until you come to an agreement with the collector or creditor.
Innovative tools such as SoloSettle can make it much easier to fly solo in the debt settlement process, which can
help you both save money and resolve your debts more efficiently than litigation.
To learn more about these debt settlement negotiation steps, watch our video guide below:
Let’s look at an example.
Example: After properly filing his Answer, Bob decided to settle. He used SoloSettle because he found it simple
and
the steps easy. When the debt collector received his request, they accepted the offer. Bob paid only 45% of what
he
owed. The lawsuit vanished, and the calls stopped. Bob feels very relieved that he gave settling a try.
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