The Law Office of Paul Mankin

Is Herbert P. Sears Co. Harassing You?

Herbert P. Sears Co.

Herbert P. Sears Co. (HP Sears) is a third-party debt collection agency that works with healthcare, utility, government, and financial clients. HP Sears is headquartered in Bakersfield, California.

The Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) is a government agency charged with protecting consumers from unfair, deceptive or abusive debt collection practices. The CFPB has received over 100 consumer complaints regarding HP Sears’ debt collection practices. Consumers most commonly complain that HP Sears engages in the following unfair and abusive debt collection practices:

  • Attempting to collect a debt that is not owed by the consumer;
  • Harassing consumers by making repeated and frequent calls;
  • Continuing to contact consumers after being asked to cease communication; and
  • Refusing to validate or provide proof of a debt.

Creditors and debt collectors should be held accountable for these unethical and unlawful practices. If you are being harassed or subjected to any of these, deceptive, or abusive debt collection practices, it is time to hold HP Sears accountable. Please contact our office for a free, no obligation consultation at 1-800-219-3577.