I have a judgement against me from a creditor to collect a debt. Can they take my belongings or girlfriends, if I'm unemployed?

I am assuming that the judgement is in relation to a credit card. If so, no, they can't attach belongings. Nor can they garnish your unemployment...

Can a debt collection company and an attorney report the same debt on your credit report.

I think Daniel is right. However, collection laws are complicated and they get confusing in a hurry. I would need to see the report in order to...

What you are describing sounds incredibly frustrating. I am at a loss though as to how you could have a warrant at this point. The bank has no...

What should I do about my car lender they keep harassing me?

This sounds very strange. But, before you can know if what they are doing is OK, you'd have to look at the contract and payment history. My...

How does the criminal process begin in digital cases like fraud, id theft and stalking? How does the victim show the evidence?

To answer your first question: file a police report to start the criminal process. The police tell you what kind of information you need to...

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After garnishment is paid in full can collector say there is a balance and try to garnish check again

As you describe the facts, that does not sound OK. But, collection laws are complicated and they get confusing in a hurry. Attempts to collect a...

At first blush, this appears to be a scam. I hear this same story at least once a week. Your reaching out for advice is the right move here. ...

Should I call this agency back or are they trying to scare me into jail time?

At first blush, this appears to be a scam. So far you have done the right thing by looking up thier number, but that often doesn't tell the whole...

A process server company is emailing me saying I am to appear in court. Is this legal?

That sounds very strange. Attempts to collect a debt are governed by a Federal law known as the FDCPA. Violations of that law (among others) by a...

In simple terms, no. That sounds very fishy to me. There is a type of Auto Fraud known as a "yo-yo." Unfortunately, it is not uncommon. Here is...