Stop Unifin Debt Harassment

Debt collectors like Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc. violated the law, you will get money damages and Unifin will pay your attorneys’ 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 Unifin, Inc.?

Unifin, Inc. is a debt collection service for both businesses and consumers and is based in Skokie, Illinois. Founded in 2011, Unifin has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2014, but has received 21 negative reviews and complaints via the BBB in the past three years, primarily for billing/collection problems. Common clients of the agency include government agencies, student loan lenders, health care providers, and utility/telecommunications providers.

Unifin, Inc.’s Address, Phone Number, and Contact Information

Unifin, Inc. is located at 8950 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60077-1854, and its P.O. box is: P.O. Box 4519, Skokie, IL 60076. The main telephone number is 888-572-3987 and the main website is www.unifinrs.com/.

Phone Numbers Used by Unifin, Inc.

Like many debt collection agencies, Unifin, Inc. may use many different phone numbers to contact debtors. For an advanced search, visit www.agrussconsumerlaw.com/ and click “Number Search” in the “Lookup” dropdown menu. Here are some phone numbers Unifin may be calling you from:

• 256-270-1131
• 302-574-8905
• 313-406-8952
• 313-437-4327
• 408-649-7261
  

Unifin, Inc. Lawsuits

If you want to know just how unhappy consumers are with Unifin, Inc., 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 5 lawsuits filed in the U.S., which typically involve violations of consumer rights and/or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc. took unauthorized deductions from your bank account, you may have an EFTA claim against the agency. Unifin, 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 Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc.’s debt collection. We will send a cease-and-desist letter to stop the harassment today, and if Unifin 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 attorneys’ 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 hundreds of consumers stop phone calls from Unifin, Inc. and 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 attorneys’ fees and costs.

What if Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc. 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 attorneys’ 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 Unifin, Inc.

If you’re on this page, chances are you are just like the hundreds of consumers out there being harassed by Unifin, Inc. Here are some of the BBB reviews and complaints against Unifin:

1. “I called this company in regards to an account that was reported on my credit report. When I asked a question about the account, the lady skipped my question and started reading an extremely long script that had absolutely nothing to do with what I asked. I told her that was a lot and said I had checked out because it didn’t have anything to do with what I asked. I then asked her if she had a date of service, she replied “no” and hung up. I called back and got her again and when I gave her my name, she hung up. The third time I called back, another lady said she was transferring me to a manager…the phone rang for 2 minutes without anyone picking up. So as funny and annoying as this all is, I am thankful because their rudeness led me to calling the actual creditor who is removing the account from my report. So thanks a lot for your unprofessionalism.”

2. “This is a debt collection company who recently called me at 7:45 am (not legal per the FDCPA). When I called back and attempted to get the name of the company, every employee I called was extremely rude. I finally got the company name from one employee and he then berated me for not paying a debt. When I requested their mailing address or fax number to cease communication, he then threatened to “escalate” the debt (not sure what that means). He may have given me the fax number quickly and I couldn’t make it out and when I asked him to repeat it he just hung up. I accidentally misunderstood what he said for the company name, I originally wrote down Unified, so I called back again. Confirmed the name as Unifin and the person on the phone continues berating me and once again stated they would “escalate” the debt. When I asked him to explain, he hung up. I pity anyone who does know their rights under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and has these vultures calling them. They are harassing, demeaning, insulting, and just plain rude. Their actions border on pretty gross violations of the FDCPA and I will be contacting an attorney and filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as well.”
3. “This business is a SCAM. They call, harass, curse, belittle, and yell at your for debt that isn’t even yours. I can’t believe how livid they’ve made me with their harassment and disrespectful tendencies. I have 0 respect for Unifin’s President and the terrible customer service his brand represents. I’m pretty sure the customer reviews that are positive on here are fake and paid for by the company. I’ve been yelled at, cursed at, belittled, call back to back at late hours even, and still the company failed to produce a bill. I asked for a bill. I have no knowledge of this debt because it’s not even mine!! I asked for a bill a month ago, they’ve called incessantly since then, and when they finally do produce a bill, the debt isn’t even mine. I feel bad for any customer who has to deal with this company as I’m sure it’s a shell for a larger scam operation where they use public information to bait you into paying.”

Cases We’ve Handled Against Unifin, Inc.

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 is one case we’ve handled against Unifin, Inc.:

1. Arthur E. v. Unifin, Inc. – In February 2018, Arthur of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, filed a claim against Unifin, Inc. for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Complaints included using “unfair or unconscionable means” to attempt to collect debt, particularly by “failing to disclose to the plaintiff that he was entitled to dispute the debt’s validity within 30 days of receiving notice of the alleged debt, and threatening to take actions that could not legally be taken.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Mike Agruss Law has over 825 outstanding client reviews through Yotpo, an A+ BBB rating, and over 110 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 all together!! Even settled it so I was paid back for the problems they caused!”

Can Unifin, Inc. Sue Me?

Although anyone can sue anyone for any reason, we have not seen Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc. has threatened to sue you, contact Mike Agruss Law as soon as possible.

Can Unifin, Inc. Garnish my Wages?

No, unless they have a judgment. If Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc. has threatened to garnish your wages, contact our office right away.

Unifin, Inc. Settlement

If you want to settle a debt with Unifin, Inc., 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 Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc., 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/

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We encourage you to post your complaints about Unifin, Inc. 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 Unifin, Inc. 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 attorneys’ 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.