1. Stop the Collection Calls: Instruct the debt collector to stop calling you at home or at work. Write them a letter if you can with those instructions and save a copy. If the calls continue, they have violated the Fair Debt...
Read MoreA post from the Lemon Law Blog concerning car companies making collection calls on delinquent car loans: Are Car Companies Calling You To Collect Cash? …collection calls are on the rise. At 1-800 LEMON LAW, we are receiving a number...
Read MoreIn New York, Financial Fraud against seniors is a serious problem and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand plans to crack down on scams and loopholes that have cost NY Seniors over $180 million. Her plan will consist of the following: 1. Increase...
Read MoreAfter Mr. McLeod fell behind on his mortgage payments, the frequent and harassing calls from a debt collector caused a Tampa man’s blood pressure and stress levels to rise to unhealthy levels. His wife is claiming that the abusive debt collection...
Read MoreIt happened years ago…so far ago that you erased it out of your mind. Your wallet was taken off the movie counter when you were buying popcorn, your number was lifted off of a gas station receipt, or your credit...
Read MoreWhen consumers contact us through 1-800-NOT FAIR or creditlaw.com, the first thing we inquire about is their records. A file can help fight the debt collector to get the collection calls to stop. The file should include: All dates and times...
Read MoreJust the title of today’s blog entry seems a bit unfeasible. How can you deal with a debt collector, especially if they are threatening you, and/or using obscene language? Here are three primary rules of thumb you should take into...
Read MoreThere is nothing more bothersome or stressful than having debt collectors call and threaten you. Pay up or we will alert your neighbors. Pay up or we will contact your family. Pay up or we will garnish your wages. The...
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