While people are just trying to make ends meet amid a global pandemic, the last thing they need is unlawful debt collectors harassing them for money. If you’ve been experiencing debt collection harassment, we want to help, and here’s how to stop debt harassment in its tracks. Debt Collection Harassment Debt collection harassment refers to…
Yes, debt collectors can now resort to social media. According to the Washington Post, recent decisions related to debt have permitted collection agencies to use social media for overdue payments. This recent development may indicate that millions of people could be surprised by debt collectors sending them friend requests, emails, direct messages, and text messages…
It’s Emanwel Turnbull, attorney at the Holland Law Firm, P.C. – I’m writing this special blog post to tell you about my encounter with a little-known consumer reporting agency: Telecheck. If you’ve heard of Telecheck, you know it’s a service that scans and deposits checks for businesses. Some businesses that accept personal checks will scan…
One-third of Americans have discovered mistakes on their credit reports, according to a new Consumer Reports investigation. This figure is startling and alarming, especially considering how much a credit score can affect one’s quality of life. Credit report errors can have an immediate and devastating impact on people’s lives. Credit scores are used to determine…
Don’t give up hope! Give us a call. Our experienced consumer protection lawyers have dealt with many unscrupulous solar panel companies, and they know how to protect your interests from solar panel scams. Crooked solar panel installation companies will insert all sorts of jargon and confusing terms in solar power purchase agreements. We see it…
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 consumer complaints regarding credit reporting errors doubled the amount recorded in 2019! In 2020, consumers filed over 280,000 complaints about inaccuracies and errors on their credit reports with the Consumer…
Today, it’s of the utmost importance to have a respectable report/record of your life’s transactions to further yourself for tomorrow. What do we mean by this? Almost all business dealings, financial transactions, and applications anyone participates in rely heavily on a record of past dealings. You cannot apply to colleges without an academic transcript. You…
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 the least. Americans and citizens of the world alike have gotten used to a new way of living. Families have dealt with many unforeseen changes, and there’s not one person…
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 of getting solar panels is a complex and complicated consumer financial transaction. And while there are surely great and honorable solar panel companies and solar panel sales reps, there are…
1. Maryland’s Miscellaneous Late Fee Statute The greater of:$5 / month, or10 percent of what’s owed For up to 3 months on a single missed payment or 1.5 percent of the amount that’s past due This fee can be charged until the owed amount is paid) Being Harassed About Your Debt? Click Here for Expert…
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