Penny Hays Cauley

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Florence, SC

Identity theft Lawyer at Florence, SC

Practice Areas: Identity Theft, Credit Card Fraud, Consumer Protection

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Can a finance company garnish your wages in a repossession if judgement hasn't been brought against you?

Penny's answer | Answered on October 31, 2012

In South Carolina garnishment of wages is prohibited to the finance company's threat is illegal. You may want to file a complaint with the SC Dept...

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