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At A Glance Newsletter
Friday, February 18, 2005
THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE http://www.debtmarketplace.com/glance.html Friday, February 18, 2005 The DEBT CONNECTION website offers a searchable database of service providers and suppliers, for more information go to http://www.debtconnection.com Check listings by category on DEBT CONNECTION Master Search by going to: http://www.debtconnection.com/mastersearch.asp For more information on detailed profiles please go to: http://www.debtconnection.com/advertising.asp FTC ANNOUNCED ACTION FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2005 The Commission is seeking public comment to aid staff in preparing a study on the effects of credit scores and credit-based insurance scores on the price and availability of various financial products and services. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/02/fyi0513.htm INTERNET FRAUD THREATENS US ECONOMY-SECRET SERVICE Internet fraudsters, motivated by money and armed with sophisticated technology, pose an increased economic threat as they steal private data from companies and individuals, the director of the U.S. Secret Service said on Thursday http://yahoo.reuters.com/?duid=mtfh60065_2005-02-18_00-56-04_n17303704_newsml SENATE FIGHT AWAITS BANKRUPTCY OVERHAUL A Senate fight lies ahead for legislation that would make it harder for consumers to erase their debts in bankruptcy court. http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/n/a/2005/02/17/national/w133230S05.DTL FTC ANNOUNCES FIRST "DO NOT CALL RULE" SETTLEMENTS Two timeshare sellers and their telemarketer will pay more than $500,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they violated the Do Not Call Rule by calling thousands of consumers who placed their phone numbers on the FTC's Do Not Call Registry. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/02/bragliaflagship.htm COMPANY ID THEFT VICTIMS MAY BE WIDESPREAD ChoicePoint Inc. said Monday that residents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories may have been affected by a breach of the company's credentialing process in which criminals gained access to its massive database of consumer information. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/news/archive/2005/02/21/financial/f070036S41.DTL COLLECTOR INCENTIVE AND COMPENSATION STUDY Resource Management Services, Inc. (RMS) and its sister company, The Debt Marketplace, Inc. (TDM), are pleased to announce publication of the Collector Incentive and Compensation Study, which was conducted during the first quarter 2004. $179.00 + S&H To order click here: http://www.resourcemanagement.com/compensation.php3 BUYER/SELLER 101 WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, MARCH 3-4, 2005 It is designed for first-time buyers and sellers, or experienced professionals interested in fine-tuning their skills, these courses include detailed analysis in Market Overview, Defining Your Needs, Due Diligence, Contracts, Pricing, Strategies, and Measurement Methods. http://www.debtmarketplace.com/buyer-seller101.html CREDITORS' AUDITOR TRAINING CLASS The Auditor Training course offered by Resource Management Services, Inc. (RMS) provides the attendee with an understanding of what a collection vendor auditor should be looking for. The course covers specifics on what to look for and how to evaluate the findings. The class will held in Southern California on June 1-4, 2004 The course is for originating creditors only: http://www.resourcemanagement.com/training.php3#auditing DEBTCONNECTION.COM & DEBTSEARCH.COM CONTINUE TO GROW & EXPAND The industry Websites, http://www.debtsearch.com & http://www.debtconnection.com continues to grow tremendously and expands with new listings daily. Find portfolios, buyers, sellers and industry service providers such as consultants, agencies, products and more. NEWEST ADDITIONS AND UPDATES TO DEBTCONNECTION.COM and DEBTSEARCH.COM: DEBT BUYERS To view all listed debt buyers and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/debtbuyers.asp DEBTSEARCH.COM check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/buyers-matrix.html New additions and updates this week include: MJ Recovery 716-774-0148 United Recovery, Inc. 818-676-1407 ext. 242 Hudson & Keyse 440-354-6978 Select Portfolio Servicing 801-293-2686 Dahlink Financial Corporation 302-593-4340 Law Offices of Andrew Becker PLC 757-340-7600 Sempelton OÜ +37-25-3400222 Brockman & Associates 716-549-4604 HMCC, Inc. 773-592-8167 DEBT SELLERS To view all listed debt sellers and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/debtsellers.asp DEBTSEARCH.COM check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/sellers-matrix.html New additions and updates this week include: Price Spigner Littleton & Assoc 404-292-0580 Brookhaven Assets Management, LLC 817-790-0319 RELATED INDUSTRY SERVICES For all related industry services and contact information, check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/related-industry-services.html New additions this week include: MLegal Attorney +91-11-51503808 Agency Placement Management Predictive Dialers 617-216-8066 Creditors Bankruptcy Service 672-644-1127 For information on this company, please visit their detailed profile: http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?312 Resource Management Services, Inc. 562-903-1101 For information on this company, please visit their detail profile: http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?232 COLLECTION SERVICES To view all listed agencies and contact information on DEBTCONNECTION.COM check http://www.debtconnection.com/agencies.asp DEBTSEARCH.COM check http://www.debtmarketplace.com/collection-services.html New additions and updates this week include: Stonecrest Financial Services, LLC 404-294-8818 Client Services, Inc. 800-521-3867 For information on this company, please visit their detailed profile: http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?238 UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS For all upcoming industry events, check http://www.debtconnection.com/industryevents.asp Six Sigma Strategy for Financial Services Strategic Research Institute New York Marriot East Side New York, NY February 24-25, 2005 http://www.srinstitute.com/ApplicationFiles/web/WebFrame.cfm?web_id=356 (888) 666-8514 Consumer Financial Services Litigation Institute Practising Law Institute New York City, NY February 28 - March 1, 2005 http://www.pli.edu/ (800) 260-4754 DETAILED PROFILES ON WWW.DEBTCONNECTION.COM ARE AVAILABLE If you're serious about your listing, get a one-page detailed profile, so Buyers, sellers and others know more about who you are. Detailed profiles are indexed by major search engines. It's a great way to add exposure to your company and/or website. SPONSORSHIP MESSAGE This At A Glance report is sponsored by The Debt Marketplace. Our firm specializes in assisting buyers and sellers in all aspects of the transaction process, including... Marketing your portfolio. Due Diligence for Buyers and Sellers. Evaluating the viability of a sale. Addressing pricing, contract and negotiation considerations. Attaining the most efficient transition possible, while minimizing post-sale issues. Our consulting projects are customized to provide the level of involvement and information that best meets our clients' needs. Check them out at: http://www.debtmarketplace.com/ Copyright 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 THE DEBT MARKETPLACE, INC. 562-903-7220 At A Glance reports can be expected weekly or biweekly, depending on quantity of news and information to report. You may send this report, in its entirety, to others who may have interest. 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