John
Louisville,#2Consumer Comment
Wed, October 08, 2008
Texas AG charges Anderson, Crenshaw & Associates with deceptive practices Dallas Business Journal ------------------------------------------- Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has charged debt collection agency Anderson, Crenshaw & Associates, LLC with violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. In a statement, Abbott's office says the Dallas-based collection company harassed debtors by mailing deceptive letters and participating in unlawful phone calls during the collections process. The attorney general accuses the company of mailing letters with false claims to debtors during a 30-day hold period that is allotted to all debtors. Abbott's office says prior federal court rulings mandate that debt collectors cannot undermine a debtor's objection to a charge during the 30-day period. The Texas Attorney General also accuses Anderson, Crenshaw & Associates of threatening debtors by claiming to have filed lawsuits when the company knew internally it did not meet the guidelines required to initiate legal action. Abbott's office added, The state's enforcement action also accuses Anderson, Crenshaw & Associates of threatening to garnish consumers' wages or file liens against homesteads in violation of the Texas Debt Collection Act. According to several complaints, the defendant's representatives harassed, abused and threatened debtors during profanity-laden, repeated or continuous telephone calls. Anderson, Crenshaw & Associates was not ready to release a statement about the allegations when contacted Wednesday. Attorney General Abbott is seeking up to $20,000 in civil penalties for each violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Laurie
Haslet,#3Consumer Comment
Wed, October 08, 2008
www.budhibbs.com They have this company listed as a scam
Jared
Dallas,#4UPDATE Employee
Wed, October 08, 2008
Based on your comments about Anderson, Crenshaw & Associates, L.L.C., it is clear that you have concerns regarding your account. Anderson, Crenshaw & Associates welcomes the opportunity to address your concerns and issues and encourages you to call our Dispute Coordinator, Jared, at 214-368-2980 extension 3309. We look forward to hearing from and working with you in the spirit of cooperation to resolve your account.