Buying a product while intending to return it (especially intending to benefit from the return by buying at a discount later) could be considered...

It's almost certainly a scam. Federal law requires, among other things, that a debt collector identify itself as a debt collector and, in the...

In Michigan, in most instances, a debt is not legally enforceable if no payments have been made on it in over six years. It is not illegal for a...

I agree with Mr. Edelman. Your situation fits a common pattern among check scammers: transmit nonexistent money through a fraudulent check, then...

To serve a summons and complaint by mail, you need to mail it "Certified Mail - Restricted Delivery" with return receipt from the post office. They...

Based on what you've described, the collector contacting you appears to be violating federal collection laws in a few ways. Experience tells me...

You should consult with an attorney who is experienced in probate administration and probate litigation. The short answer to your question is that...

As a notary, you aren't liable for someone else's fraud as long as you followed the appropriate notary procedures--checking the identification of...

You're wise to ask this question before jumping into a lawsuit against the seller or site. This is, however, not the kind of misrepresentation that...

To be precise, you can be sued, but you almost certainly have a complete defense that you can present to the court and get the lawsuit dismissed....