Is Hunter Warfield, Inc. Calling You?

Is Hunter Warfield legit?

Yes, Hunter Warfield is a legitimate collections company. However, Hunter Warfield is not accredited by the BBB, has received a B rating from the BBB, and the collection agency was incorporated in 2004. Additionally, Buzzfile estimates that the collections company has a revenue of $26.4 million and an employee base of 130. According to its website, Hunter Warfield has “ successfully recovered more than $574 million and is climbing with more than three decades of industry leadership.” Additionally, Buzzfile notes that Stephen W Sobota is the CEO and principal contact at Hunter Warfield.

Who does Hunter Warfield collect for?

Hunter Warfield provides collection services over a wide range of businesses and industries. Including property management companies; funeral homes; medical and healthcare service providers; financial services companies, including deficiency accounts for personal, business, and commercial loans; lines of credit; home equity deficiencies; and credit card lenders. HWI also provides commercial collection services for business-to-business account delinquencies.

Hunter Warfield lists a variety of services that their collections company provides including rent notices, evictions, pre collections and collections. Under the “collections” tab, the company cites a number of different “highlights” regarding their collections services, including “experienced professionals, proven industry leader, flexible reporting, specialized software, competitive pricing, and nationwide licensing.” The company claims to be “personable” and “a fully licensed and accredited collections company that offers a complete delinquency management solution to our rental management clients.”

Lastly, HWI states that its collections staff is “trained in each client’s particular industry and the nuances of each… industry. HWI collectors are also FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, and HIPAA trained and attend continuing education courses.” HWI cites membership in the International Association of Credit and Collection Professionals (ACA International) and the International Association of Commercial Collectors.

How many complaints are there against Hunter Warfield?

As of June 2023, there are 443 complaints posted on the BBB in the last 3 years regarding Hunter Warfield’s’ practices, 177 of the posted complaints were closed within the last 12 months. The majority of the complaints allege that the collections company has reported debt that is not owed by consumers, and has failed to notify consumers of said debt before reporting it to the credit reporting agencies. There are also 52 reviews posted on the BBB regarding Hunter Warfield, the majority of which are one star reviews. Additionally, on Google Reviews, Hunter Warfield has 788 posted reviews with a 1.4 star average rating.

Hunter Warfield Contact information

Address: 4620 Woodland Corp Blvd Tampa, FL 33614-2415
Telephone: (888) 494-9120
Website: http://www.hunterwarfield.com

Can Hunter Warfield sue me and garnish my wages?

Yes, Hunter Warfield can sue you if they have a valid claim against you. However, it is illegal for Hunter Warfield to threaten to sue you or garnish your wages based on an illegitimate debt. Though this practice is illegal, many collection companies will try to sue you and garnish your wages even if they know you do not owe the alleged debt. Stay safe and contact an attorney to fight off wrongful collections practices.

Can I sue Hunter Warfield for harassment?

Yes you can sue Hunter Warfield for harassment, as this practice would violate federal collections law. It is wise to sue in order to enforce your rights and protect your assets. Ultimately, suing awards consumers the ability to recover money as compensation for wrongful collections practices. Moreover, the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) protects consumers like you, awarding damages of up to $1,000, plus attorney fees and court costs to victims of wrongful collections practices. The FDCPA protects consumers like you and should be utilized by an attorney to help those at risk. Call an attorney today if you are in need.

How often can Hunter Warfield Call?

Federal laws protect you from repetitive phone calls by debt collectors. In fact, in November 2021, the government enacted the Debt Collection Rule, which clarified that a debt collector is presumed to have violated the law if they place a telephone call to you about a particular debt

• More than seven times within a seven-day period, or
• Within seven days after engaging in a telephone conversation with you about the particular debt.

A collector can also violate federal law by utilizing phone calls to harass, oppress, or abuse consumers.

How to stop Hunter Warfield calls?

You can stop Hunter Warfield from calling by filing a complaint and contacting an attorney. In fact, the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) provides consumers protection from improper collections practices by prohibiting actions such as the use of abusive or threatening language; harassment; or the use of false or misleading information to collect a debt. There is also additional protection for consumers under the FCRA, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA). You may have a case if..

• You are receiving multiple calls per week from third party collection agencies.
• You are receiving early morning or late night calls from debt collectors
• You are receiving calls at work from a debt collection agency
• Debt collectors are calling your family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers
• Collectors are threatening you with violence, lawsuit, or arrest
• A debt collector attempts to collect more than you owe
• You are being threatened with negative credit reporting
• A debt collector attempts to intimidate you
• Criminal accusations are being made towards you
• Use of obscene language during an attempt to collect
• Automated robocalls are being made to your phone in an attempt to collect

Does Hunter Warfield hurt my credit score?

Hunter Warfield can hurt your credit score if they report your debt, or alleged debt to a credit reporting agency. To avoid this headache, contact an attorney to prevent the debt from being reported all together, or to remove the wrongfully reported debt that is harming your credit score.

*Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be constructed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Hunter Warfield, Inc. or any other third-party collection agency, you may not be entitled to any compensation.