Identity theft is everywhere nowadays, and it can happen to anyone. When a person’s identity is stolen, the thieves often use the stolen identity to rack up debt, and as a result, debt collectors and creditors will often come after the identity-theft victim to collect.
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When you get behind on your bills, it is only a matter of time before your creditors come after you to collect on the debts that you may owe. And when creditors have difficulty collecting outstanding debts, they resort to hiring debt collectors, selling the
When most people think about identify theft, they think about someone stealing the identity of an individual. The theft of personal identifying information, credit card information, and online account login credentials is all over the news these days and these instances of identity theft affect
Many credit card debt lawsuits are filed mistakenly because they are based on incorrect information. There are countless instances where a person is wrongly accused of owing a debt and sued by creditors. Credit card company has incorrect information. This is one of the
It is no wonder that debt collection is always cast in a negative light. Not only are there debt collectors out there who illegally harass and torment debtors to the point of frustration and fear, but there are also countless horror stories about debt scavengers
Both consumers and creditors have legal responsibilities. Creditors, in the process of collecting a debt over time, have a responsibility to comply with the many regulations concerning debt collection abuse. These regulations pertain to the manner of collection, and disclosures of debt-related information to consumers. As
If you have forgotten to make a credit card payment either because you lost the bill or it just slipped your mind in the course of your busy life, you likely have received a call from a customer-service representative from the credit-card company or a
Identity theft is a huge problem that is only growing larger every year. According to the New York Department of State, Consumer Protection Division, identity theft costs consumers and business over $50 billion every year. The problem is particularly difficult to solve because identity thieves
If you’ve ever purchased an electronic device or home appliance before, you might be familiar with the sales pitch for purchasing an extended warranty. Generally, a warranty is a promise made by either a manufacturer or seller that the item being sold is as promised.
