How do I get collections agencies to stop trying to collect a debt from me that is not mine?

Based upon your facts, you have a potential violation of the FDCPA. Contact a lawyer who practices in this area.

HOA Collection Tactics!

Yes, it is legal to publish HOA deficiencies in Missouri. You can check the HOA by laws, but I recall a cases in Lebanon that permitted the HOA to...

What do I do if I cannot repay the casino for the money I got from them

Your facts don't give me enough information as to how you committed a fraud against the casino. Did you draw on a line of credit? Regardless, you...

In Missouri if a small business is sold and the new owners of the business finds a bad check can they collect on it?

The agreement between the buyer/seller will address the rights of the parties for accounts receivable. You may very well have an affirmative...

There are not enough facts presented for me to determine if an FDCPA violation has occurred. There are a laundry list of strict liability...

How do I collect money owed to me from my brother?

I would guess you have lost all rights to collect the $10,000.00 based upon the length of time which has passed. The statute of limitations my be...

Being sued on "account stated" "payment has been demanded ,payment has not been made"...what kind of proof shall i ask for ?

Based on these facts, you have a clear violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. You are entitled to the maximum of $1,000.00, plus...

Will I be barred from raising affirmative defenses not included in answer to complaint?

Depending on your state rules of evidence, affirmative defenses must be initially pled. I'd contact an FDCPA lawyer who can probably find a...

Husband being sued for credit card debt, what options do we have if we are not able to pay?

These types of lawsuits are usually brought by law firms working for debt collectors who have purchased the debt for pennies on the dollar. You...

Collection Fraud: Dental practice has in house collection agency

First, file a bar complaint with the State. Second, go hire a FDCPA lawyer to sue the dental office. Under the FDCPA, the original creditor is...