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Academy Collection Service, Inc. agreed in 2008 to pay a $2.25 million penalty to settle allegations against it by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”).  Here is a link to an FTC press release -

Academy Collection Service, Inc. Settles FTC Charges

The corporation was created in 1976.  Apparently, after the FTC settlement, the corporation changed its name to Monarch Recovery Management, Inc.  If you have any information which would help consumers, please post a response here.