Credit Report Attorney: The Fallout of 2020
2020 was a tough year for governments and consumers alike. In a year full of difficulties in all walks of life, it’s no surprise that… Read More »Credit Report Attorney: The Fallout of 2020
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A National Spotlight on Consumer Protections
It’s hard to believe that COVID-19, the global pandemic, has been with us for over a year now. It’s been a challenging year, to say… Read More »A National Spotlight on Consumer Protections
Solar Panel Scams: When to Call a Consumer Protection Attorney
Energy generated by solar panels is a great thing for consumers. But so are cars, credit cards, and mortgages. Like those products, at the heart… Read More »Solar Panel Scams: When to Call a Consumer Protection Attorney
Bad Debt Collectors and Their Prey: NYT Editorial Board
An excellent November 17, 2015 New York Times editorial highlights several widespread abusive collection practices, and calls on states to update collection and garnishment laws to better protect consumers from predatory debt collectors. “For example, companies that buy up consumer debt for pennies on the dollar from creditors and then try to recover the full debt for themselves often pursue people for debts that are too old to be legally collected or fake documents intended to show that the debt is authentic.” For years, consumer advocates have been pointing out these types of abuses. Perhaps the NYT coverage will lead to greater public awareness and thereby subject collectors and the court system to greater scrutiny. The editorial is reprinted in full below: Read More »Bad Debt Collectors and Their Prey: NYT Editorial Board
The CFPB’s Action Against Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
On September 16, 2014, The CFPB announced that it would sue Corinthian Colleges, which runs over 100 school campuses for falsely advertising of job prospects and illegal debt collection practices. CFPB has issued this notice to past and current students. The CFPB’s complaint is here.Read More »The CFPB’s Action Against Corinthian Colleges, Inc.
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