What to do when called by collections when I left my apt early due to domestic violence?

1. Dispute the debt in writing, stating the facts you have related. 2. If they persist or if the claim shows up on your credit report, see a...

Am i legally responsible to pay for a Used Car that I made a down payment on, as is, that broke down 4(four) hours later?

Illinois has a statutory warranty that is good for 500 miles/ 15 days and generally cannot be disclaimed. It applies to vehicles with less than...

You can appear online. You can probably attend the hearing on Zoom. You can pay but you need to make sure no judgment is entered. You do not...

You cannot be charged with anything for not paying a debt. You do not identify the lender. If the lender was not licensed the loan may be...

This is likely a scam call. Mediators do not collect debts. Do not provide any information and do not pay money.

If the lenders are not licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, as is most likely the case, they are not...

Consult a consumer lawyer immediately. If there was no permissible purpose for obtaining your credit (did they indicate why they obtained it?) you...

Can a credit card company that’s already wrote off a debt come after you 6 years later?

In Illinois the statute of limitations on a credit card is five years, measured from later of default or last payment. Attempts by a debt...

How can I claim money from an old savings account at a bank that’s changed names?

After 38 years it may be too late. The money was probably escheated to the State of Illinois. Start by checking the State website listing...

You probably have a claim. Whether it is feasible to pursue it is another matter; scammers are usually not worth suing. A consumer attorney would...