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The truth of the matter is, the more time that passes between the time the payment was overdue and the time the consumer is contacted, the less likely you are to get any sort of payment. If you’re serious about making money back, there are three ways to handle collection on past debt; in house efforts, hiring a collection agency, or taking legal action.

The U.S. Attorney’s office forwarded a criminal complaint Friday in U.S. District Court charging Timothy E. Arent and Neil G. Wieczkowski, both of Buffalo, N.Y., with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Arent is also charged with bankruptcy fraud. The charge of mail fraud has a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The bankruptcy and conspiracy fraud charges each carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and fine of $250,000.

Cold calling. Just the name can send chills up your spine. There are efficient ways for sales professionals to prep before cold calling, says John Monderine, President of Rapid Recovery Solution, Inc.. He shares 10 tips guaranteed to take the chill off of cold calling.