I largely agree with Nathan. I would absolutely contact a consumer protection attorney, specifically a consumer protection attorney practicing...

First, you should contact a consumer protection attorney ASAP, specifically a consumer protection attorney specializing in the FDCPA. You can find...

Debt Collector Third Party Disclosure?

Your girlfriend may have a better claim under 15 U.S.C. sec 1692 e(10). 1692e(11) and 1692d(6) (and possibly other claims). Under the FDCPA, a...

Do companies call prior to serving legal papers or do they just show up?

Based on what you are telling me THIS APPEARS TO BE A SCAM. Obviously, I cannot know for sure without looking at the documents, emails, phone...

What would my options be to for remedies against a debt collector who supplied misleading,possibly fraudulent evidence in court.

Most consumer/FDCPA attorneys will review your case for free and even take your case on a contingency fee without you having to pay a single penny....

How can I stop a collection agency from harassing/threatening me?

The short answer is that NONE OF THAT IS LEGAL. Based on what you are telling me THIS APPEARS TO BE A SCAM. Obviously, I cannot know for sure...

Can my employer double my wage garnishment due to an error on their part?

Each state has different wage garnishment statutes, it is not like the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which is a federal law and applies to...

My collection was already on my report for a year but now it shows a new company name and a new start date on my debt?

Let me start by saying that I represent consumers for violations of the fair debt collection practices act ("FDCPA"), I do not represent consumers...

If I'm answering my personal phone for a debt collector do they have a right to continue to call my job phone?

The previous two attorneys are correct in that the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") does not apply to original creditors (i.e., the...

How can I stop collections attorney harassment

First, I am not a Georgia attorney, I am licensed to practice in Minnesota only. However, I am a consumer protection attorney specializing in the...