We’d like to be helpful.
We’d like to be helpful. Helpful Links:
New York State Unified Court System
New York’s Statute of Limitations
New York State Division of Corporations, State Records & UCC
International Association of Commercial Collectors
FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection: includes information on Consumer Protection
FDCPA- The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: includes information on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules
Additional Research Resources:
The following are some suggestions to help you research a client before extending credit.
Manta.com
Acris: find deeds to a property
The Secretary of State: find out if the business is registered in that state (enter the State in the search engine along with Secretary of State)
Google Maps
N.Y. State Liquor Authority: typically used for restaurants
Google: perform a general search ex. Judgment against ____________
N.Y. City for Permits: typically used for construction projects
Whitepages.com or Yellowpages.com
E-Courts
Better Business Bureau: see if any complaints have been filed
Social media:
Linked-in
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