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
New York State Department of Financial Services 23 NYCRR 1 Debt Collection by Third-Party Debt Collectors
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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