If you’re in debt or owe some money, you’re not alone! It’s estimated that 80 percent of Americans have some form of debt, for things like a mortgage, rent, student loans, credit cards, medical debt, or condo/HOA fees. Perhaps the debt is the result of identity theft, or from surprise medical bills. Here’s where debt…
Identity theft is a huge problem in the United States — in 2019, there were over 13 million victims of identity theft costing these consumers over 3.5 billion dollars out of their own pockets. However, it’s important to know that “identity theft” is an umbrella term that could refer to a number of different problems….
It seems that most people see identity theft as a shady individual scouring the Internet and recycling for people’s passwords, bills, and information to steal and take advantage of. While this form of theft happens, identity theft protection shouldn’t stop with shredding your mail and installing malware protection. You should be equally informed about familial…
In 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) settled an enforcement action against the Encore Capital Group (the parent of Midland Funding, Midland Credit Management and Asset Acceptance). The Encore group has an annual revenue of more than $1 billion dollars. The 2015 consent order required Encore, Midland and Asset Acceptance to follow consumer protection…
1. It’s Less About the Debt and More About You 2. Know and Show Your Debt Click HERE to Learn More About Debt Collection Lawsuits 3. Address Your Debts Debts, regardless of their source, are less of a problem if you admit to them and address them. If you do owe money, be prepared to show that you have…
Health club membership is a great way for people to stay in shape, practice healthy habits, and connect with their local communities. It’s important for health club patrons to understand Maryland health club definitions and rules in order to protect their rights as consumers. The Maryland Health Club Services law states that each sale of a…
Peter Holland of Holland Law Firm was a featured guest on The Doctors to discuss the issue of surprise medical bills. Let’s look closer. Read more
Chances are the last time you signed a contract for a new cell phone, a car lease agreement, a bank account, or even a new job, you unknowingly “agreed” to forced arbitration. Forced arbitration takes away your right to sue a company in court. In these cases, consumers or employees are required to give up…
Debt collection lawsuits and the business of debt collection has changed drastically in the last few decades. In just 20 years, the number of debt collection lawsuits has more than doubled across the country going from fewer than 1.7 million in 1993 up to a whopping 4 million 20 years later. This number has only…
The lawyers at the Holland Law Firm often help victims of identity theft. We assist with filing disputes with the Credit Reporting Agencies, with contacting banks and lenders to remove fraudulent accounts, and we represent people who were wrongfully sued on accounts that they never opened. When appropriate, we sue banks, debt collectors, and credit…