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Asset Recovery Solutions

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

 

Debt collectors like Asset Recovery Solutions cannot harass you over a debt. You have rights under the law, and we will stop the harassment once and for all.

THE BEST PART IS…

If Asset Recovery Solutions violated the law, you will get money damages and they will pay your attorney’s fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. Plus, some of our clients also receive debt relief and cleaned-up credit reports. You have nothing to lose! Call us today at 888-572-0176 for a free consultation.

Who is Asset Recovery Solutions?

Asset Recovery Solutions is a third-party debt collection agency based in Des Plaines, Illinois. Founded in 2009, this agency has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) since 2013.

Asset Recovery Solutions claims to work with some of the nation’s largest credit issuers and collect on debts such as automotive, retail, credit cards, consumer loans, and student loans.

Asset Recovery Solutions’ Address, Phone Number, and Contact Information

Asset Recovery Solutions is located at 2200 E. Devon Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018. The consumer telephone number is 888-678-0087 and the client number is 888-678-0028. The main website is www.assetrecoverysolutions.com/

Phone Numbers Used by Asset Recovery Solutions

Like many debt collection agencies, Asset Recovery Solutions may use many different phone numbers to contact debtors. Here are some phone numbers Asset Recovery Solutions may be calling you from:

  • 305-748-4353
  • 847-257-8326
  • 877-395-8339
  • 888-678-0028
  • 916-473-1816

Asset Recovery Solutions Lawsuits

If you want to know just how unhappy consumers are with Asset Recovery Solutions, take a look at the lawsuits filed against the agency on the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (“PACER”). PACER is the U.S.’s federal docket which lists federal complaints filed against a wide range of companies. A search for the agency will display over 260 lawsuits filed in the U.S., and these typically involve violations of consumer rights and/or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Asset Recovery Solutions Complaints

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that applies to everyone in the United States. In other words, everyone is protected under the FDCPA, and this Act is a laundry list of what debt collectors can and cannot do while collecting a debt, as well as things they must do while collecting debt. If Asset Recovery Solutions is harassing you over a debt, you have rights under the FDCPA.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects you from robocalls, which are those annoying, automated, recorded calls that computers make all day long. You can tell it’s a robocall because either no one responds on the other end of the line, or there is a delay when you pick up the phone before a live person responds. You can receive $500 per call if Asset Recovery Solutions violates the TCPA. Have you received a message from this agency that sounds pre-recorded or cut-off at the beginning or end? These are tell-tale signs that the message is pre-recorded, and if you have these messages on your cell phone, you may have a TCPA case against the agency.

The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) protects electronic payments that are deducted from bank accounts. If Asset Recovery Solutions took unauthorized deductions from your bank account, you may have an EFTA claim against the agency. Asset Recovery Solutions, like most collection agencies, wants to set up recurring payments from consumers; imagine how much money it can earn if hundreds, even thousands, of consumers electronically pay them $50 – $100 or more per month. If you agreed to this type of reoccurring payment, the agency must follow certain steps to comply with the EFTA. Did Asset Recovery Solutions continue to take electronic payments after you told them to stop? Did they take more money from your checking account than you agreed to?  If so, we can discuss your rights and a potential case under the EFTA.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) works to ensure that no information reported to your credit report is false. In essence, it gives you the right to dispute those inaccuracies that you find on your credit report. We’ve handled many cases in which a debt collection agency reported debt on a consumer’s credit report to obtain leverage over the consumer. If Asset Recovery Solutions is on your credit report, they may tell you that they’ll remove the debt from your credit report if you pay it; this is commonly known as “pay for delete.” If the original creditor is on your report rather than the debt collector, and you pay off the debt, both entities should accurately report this on your credit report.

Several states also have laws to provide their citizens an additional layer of protection. For example, if you live in California, Florida, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Wisconsin, you may be able to add a state-law claim to your federal law claim above. North Carolina, for example, has one of the most consumer-friendly statutes in the country: if you live in NC and are harassed over a debt, you may receive $500 – $4,000 in damages per violation. We work with a local counsel in NC and our NC clients have received some great results in debt collection harassment cases. If you live in North Carolina and are being harassed by a debt collector, you have the leverage to obtain a great settlement.

How do we Use the Law to Help You?

We will use state and federal laws to immediately stop Asset Recovery Solutions’ debt collection. We will send a cease-and-desist letter to stop the harassment today, and if Asset Recovery Solutions violates the FDCPA, EFTA, FCRA, or any state law, you may be entitled to money damages. For example, under the FDCPA, you may receive up to $1,000 in damages plus actual damages. The FDCPA also has a fee-shift provision, which means the debt collector will pay your attorney’s fees and costs. If you have a TCPA case against the agency, we will handle it based on a contingency fee and you won’t pay us a dime unless you win.

THAT’S NOT ALL…

We have helped thousands of consumers stop phone calls. We know how to stop the harassment and get you money damages. Once again: you will not pay us a dime for our services. We will help you based on a fee-shift provision and/or contingency fee, and the debt collector will pay your attorney’s fees and costs.

What if Asset Recovery Solutions is on my Credit Report?

Based on our experience, some debt collectors may credit-report, which means one may mark your credit report with the debt they are trying to collect. In addition to or instead of the debt collector, the original creditor may also be on your credit report in a separate entry, and it’s important to properly identify these entities because you will want both to update your credit report if or when you pay off the debt.

THE GOOD NEWS IS…

If Asset Recovery Solutions is on your credit report, we can help you dispute it. Mistakes on your credit report can be very costly: along with causing you to pay higher interest rates, you may be denied credit, insurance, a rental home, a loan, or even a job because of these mistakes. Some mistakes may include someone else’s information on your credit report, inaccurate public records, stale collection accounts, or even being a victim of identity theft. If you have a mistake on your credit report, there is a process to dispute it, and my office will help you obtain your credit report and dispute any inaccurate information.

REMEMBER…

If a credit reporting agency violates its obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you may be entitled to statutory damages up to $1,000, and the credit reporting agency will be required to fix the error. The FCRA also has a fee-shift provision, which means the credit reporting agency will pay your attorney’s fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. We have helped hundreds of consumers fix inaccurate information on their credit reports, and we’re ready to help you, too.

Complaints against Asset Recovery Solutions

Based on 17 reviews on Google, Asset Recovery Solutions receives a 2.1-out-of-5 rating. Here are some of the reviews on Google:

  1. This Business used Public Record to pull personal information about me (phone/residential) to contact my GIRLFRIEND. Unacceptable business practices according to the Fair Collection Act. Filed BBB Complaint. Representative was extremely shady, and refused to divulge how they had gotten my contact information. Told them never to contact me again. I will be contacting legal aid if this occurs again.”

  2. This company is collecting money from me regarding an unfair balance that AMICO/Georgetown Apartment Homes think I owe them. When I called and talked to the agent from this company, he sounded scary and knew nothing about what was going on with the case. He couldn’t even answer some questions I asked about what their company was doing. Then, ignoring my follow-up questions, he rushed to repeat some sentences that he said earlier and brought his manager to the phone.”

  3. We paid these people a “settlement in full”, yet three days later a letter was received with a Total Current Balance amount. This is as low as you can go. What a complete phony outfit! A complete disgrace in business practices is what this company is!”

Cases We’ve Handled Against Asset Recovery Solutions

I think you’ll agree when we say that threats and harassment from collection agencies can be pretty intimidating. However, we can stop the harassment and get you money damages under the law, and the collection agency will pay your attorneys’ fees and costs. Here are some cases we’ve handled against Asset Recovery Solutions:

  1. Sabrina H. v. Asset Recovery Solutions – In October 2016, Sabrina of Greensville County, South Carolina, filed a claim against Asset Recovery Solutions for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Complaints consisted of harassing phone calls, including after the plaintiff requested that the calls stop, and falsely claiming the agency intended to settle the debt when it did had no legal authority to do so.

  2. Gregory S. v. Asset Recovery Solutions – In April 2015, Gregory of Kane County, Illinois, filed a claim against Asset Recovery Solutions for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Complaints consisted of falsely claiming a judgment and wage-garnishment against the plaintiff for a debt that the plaintiff did not owe.

  3. Nahla Z. v. Asset Recovery Solutions – In August 2012, Nahla of Charlotte County, Florida, filed a claim against Asset Recovery Solutions for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Complaints consisted primarily of frequent harassing phone calls.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Mike Agruss Law has over 910 outstanding client reviews through Yotpo, an A+ BBB rating, and over 125 five-star reviews on Google. Here’s what some of our clients have to say about us:

“Michael Agruss handled two settlements for me with great results and he handled them quickly. He also settled my sister’s case quickly and now her debt is clear. I highly recommend Michael.”

“Mike Agruss Law was very helpful, they helped me solve my case regarding the unwanted calls. I would highly recommend them. Thank you very much Mike Agruss!

“Mike Agruss Law was very helpful to me and my veteran father! We were harassed daily and even called names for a loan that was worthless! Agruss stepped in and not only did they stop harassing, they stopped calling altogether!! Even settled it so I was paid back for the problems they caused!”

Can Asset Recovery Solutions Sue Me?

Although anyone can sue anyone for any reason, we have not seen Asset Recovery Solutions sue consumers, and it’s likely that the agency does not sue because they don’t always own the debt they are attempting to collect, and would also need to hire a lawyer, or use in-house counsel, to file a lawsuit. It’s also likely that the agency collects debt throughout the country, and it would be quite difficult to have lawyers, or a law firm, licensed in every state. However, there are collection agencies that do sue consumers; for example, Midland Credit Management is one of the largest junk-debt buyers, and it also collects and sues on debt. Still, it is less likely for a debt collector to sue you than for an original creditor to hire a lawyer or collection firm to sue you. If Asset Recovery Solutions has threatened to sue you, contact Mike Agruss Law as soon as possible.

Can Asset Recovery Solutions Garnish my Wages?

No, unless they have a judgment. If Asset Recovery Solutions has not sued you, then the agency cannot get a judgment. Barring limited situations (usually involving debts owed to the government for student loans, taxes, etc.), a company must have a judgment in order to garnish someone’s wages. In short, we have not seen this agency file a lawsuit against a consumer, so the agency cannot garnish your wages, minus the exceptions listed above. If Asset Recovery Solutions has threatened to garnish your wages, contact our office right away.

Asset Recovery Solutions Settlement

If you want to settle a debt with Asset Recovery Solutions, ask yourself these questions first:

  1. Do I really owe this debt?
  2. Is this debt within the statute of limitations?
  3. Is this debt on my credit report?
  4. If I pay this debt, will Asset Recovery Solutions remove it from my credit report?
  5. If I pay this debt, will the original creditor remove it from my credit report?
  6. If I pay this debt, will I receive confirmation in writing from Asset Recovery Solutions for the payment and settlement terms?

These are not the only things to consider when dealing with debt collectors. We are here to help you answer the questions above, and much more. Whether it’s harassment, settlement, pay-for-delete, or any other legal issue with Asset Recovery Solutions, we at Mike Agruss Law are here to help you.

Top Debt Collection Violations

Debt collection laws provide a laundry list of what collectors can and cannot do while collecting a debt. Based on our years of experience handling thousands of debt collection harassment cases, here’s what collection agencies most often do to violate the law:

  1. Called you about a debt you do not owe.
  2. Called you at work after you told them you cannot receive calls at work.
  3. Left you a message without identifying the company’s name.
  4. Left you a message without disclosing that the call is from a debt collector.
  5. Called third-parties (family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors) even though the collection agency knows your contact information.
  6. Disclosed to a third-party (family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors) that you owe a debt.
  7. Contacted you after you said to stop calling.
  8. Threatened you with legal action (such as a lawsuit or wage garnishment).
  9. Called you before 8:00 AM or after 9:00 PM.
  10. Continued to call you after you have told the collector you cannot pay the debt.
  11. Communicated (phone or letter) with you after you filed for bankruptcy.
  12. Failed to mark the debt on your credit report as disputed after you disputed the debt.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Do I have to pay your fees and costs for helping me with my consumer rights case? No. We handle consumer rights cases based on a fee-shift provision and/or a contingency fee. That means either the other side pays your fees and costs, or we take a percentage of your recovery. Whether it’s a fee-shift case or a contingency-fee case, we don’t get paid unless you get paid, and you’ll never owe us a penny for our time.

  2. What are the damages I can get under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? If a collection agency violates any section of the FDCPA, you are entitled to damages up to $1,000.00. You may also be entitled to actual damages if the violation caused you out-of-pocket expenses. For example, if a collection agency threatens you with legal action to induce you to pay the debt, you may be able to get your payment back as actual damages.

  3. What are the damages under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act? You can get $500 per robocall, or $1,500 per robocall if the robocalls were willful. In any type of settlement, Defendants often pay much less than $500 per call. However, if there are 50 calls at issue, even at $250 per call, your case could settle for $12,500.00.

  4. What type of debt is covered under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? Only consumer debt, such as personal, family, and household debts. For example, the money you owe on a personal credit card, an auto loan, a medical bill, or a utility bill. The FDCPA does not cover debts you incurred to run a business, or debts regarding unpaid taxes, or traffic tickets.

  5. Does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act apply to banks or credit card companies? No. Only third-party debt collectors are bound by the FDCPA. Original creditors, such as banks and credit card companies, are not bound by the FDCPA.

  6. Are there state laws that protect me from original creditors? Yes! Several states also have laws that provide their citizens an additional layer of protection. If you live in California, Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Wisconsin, you have additional state-law rights.

  7. Are mistakes on credit reports common? Yes! Are you one of the 40 million Americans who have a mistake on their credit report? Mistakes on your credit report can be very costly.  Along with causing you to pay higher interest rates, you may be denied credit, insurance, a rental home, a loan, or even a job because of these mistakes. Some mistakes may include someone else’s information on your credit report, inaccurate public records, stale collection accounts, or maybe you were a victim of identity theft.

  8. What do I do if I have a mistake on my credit report? If you have a mistake on your credit report, there is a process to dispute them. My office will help you pull your credit report and dispute any inaccurate information. If a credit reporting agency violates its obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you may be entitled to statutory damages up to $1,000.00, plus the credit reporting agency will be required to fix the error. The FCRA also has a fee-shift provision, which means the credit reporting agency pays your attorney’s fees and costs. Therefore, you will not pay me a penny for my time. To speed up the process, please get a free copy of your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com. You can also learn more about the FCRA and your rights at http://www.agrussconsumerlaw.com/practices/common-credit-report-errors/

Share your Complaints against Asset Recovery Solutions Below

We encourage you to post your complaints about Asset Recovery Solutions. Sharing your complaints against this agency can help other consumers understand what to do when this company starts calling. Sharing your experience may help someone else!

HERE’S THE DEAL!

If you are being harassed by Asset Recovery Solutions over a debt, you may be entitled to money damages – up to $1,000 for harassment, and $500 – $1,500 for illegal robocalls. Under state and federal laws, we will help you based on a fee-shift provision and/or contingency fee, which means the debt collector pays your attorney’s fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. We have settled thousands of debt collection harassment cases, and we’re prepared to help you, too. Contact Mike Agruss Law at 888-572-0176 to stop the harassment once and for all.

 

Submitted Comments

Barbara
10 years ago
It was an awesome experience in Mike Agruss Law working for me. Attorney Agruss handled my case quickly and professionally. Being an out of state legal representative, and not being able to have personal face to face contact was a bit frightening. However, Michael Agruss assured me that he would handle everything with integrity and honesty. This Firm truly is worthy of being in the Legal Industry. I would allow him again to handle any case knowing that he had my best interset at heart. He knows the Laws regarding the area in which he will engage in. Also he takes the time to verbally explain what and how the levels in which he will take to get your case resolved. I would recommend any one to AGRUSS LAW FIRM, LLC
Scott
9 years ago
Going through a divorce, Owe some money on credit cards, went into collections, ARS calls me often on my cell and at my desk at work.
Joseph
9 years ago
i had asset recovery solutions call me at work when they know i cant receive these kinda calls at work.
Kristian
6 years ago
I've received several calls from several numbers. I agreed to pay a one time payment of 60.00. He then told me he would email me the documents of the original debt. The company then with drew money the following payday from my account. When I closed the account I got 4 or 5 phone calls in a row threatening arrest if I didn't pay up. The email he sent the attachment wouldn't open. I researched this company online and the BBB, ALL showed scam. I've blocked several numbers, but they just keep calling!
Marcus
6 years ago
I've been receiving calls from Asset Recovery Solution LLC from a New Mexico number for quite some time. I've been paying them for several months now. My initial payment was $1000. My debt originated with Navient student loans. I would like to verify they have legitimately bought my debt from Navient!
Valarie
6 years ago
I have been paying ars for five plus years 150 dollars a month for defaulted student loans from over 10 years ago from navient. When I i tried to set up payment they told me I had to put 4k down 2k for each loan and since I couldn't they told me I had to set up something or I would face going to court and having my pay docked etc. So I have been paying 150 a month for years and it's gone no where. It no longer appears on my credit and I don't know where to go from here!
Lavinia
1 year ago
I don’t really Understand why do Bankruptcy Have any Say to a company like where I have to pay off my last payment to a old car . why do zI have to call recovery Assets Well The Bankruptcy Completed told the people at this place where I pay my car at to call them when I make my last payment!

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