Does anyone know where to find a list of currently licensed Collection Agencies in California? I already tried www.dca.ca.gov and www.ftc.gov but there is no site for collection agency license lookups that I can find.
California Debt Collections Collection Agency Laws & Licensing Requirements Collection Agencies are no longer required to have a specific state license and bond. Collection Agencies do have laws they must follow and provisions may apply to creditors, as well as anyone who sell forms for debt collection. Creditors may also be required to comply with California's Fair Debt Collection Practices Act SEE CIVIL CODE SECTION 1788-1788.3. Attorneys are excluded because they are covered by State Bar provisions [B&P 6077.5]
Thanks for the info...well, that makes sense why I couldn't find any licensing info. I was trying to look up a collection agency by the name of "Attention Funding Trust". I have been searching unsuccessfuly for any address or phone number for them. The summons that I received from them only had their name. And they aren't listed in the national BBB. Am wondering if they are legit, go by another name, or something. Anyone ever heard of them?
Do a google search for Bud Hibbs Credit Repair. He keeps a great listing of the JDBs and Collection Agencies. Lots of good information
So, I found "Attention Funding Trust" on the Deleware's Secretary of State web site. Their registered agent is "Wilmington Trust Company". With that information, I scoured California's Secretary of State web site, DFI, OCC, FDIC , etc. Still nothing on either one of these companies. I don't know where else to look to find out if they are authorized to do business here in California. On Wilmington Trust's web site, I found a small disclaimer that says ..."affiliates in CA, ...Cayman Islands", etc. Even though they have affiliates in California, doesn't mean that the actual company is authorized to do business here, right? This is so confusing.
The summons you received should indicate what court suit was filed in. You may have to go to that court, or contact the clerk of the court, to get a copy of what they filed.
