Can a debt collector sue me from any place (city, state, jurisdiction), they want? Can I be sued from NY when I live in CA?

If the company is a "debt collector" as defined by the FDCPA, they can only sue you: 1) where you currently reside; or 2) where you signed the...

Threatening garnishment

I believe your are the victim of a scam. Here's a link to an FBI consumer alert that was posted a few years back; this should help you:...

I am receiving calls from an "agency/law firm" saying they are going to have me arrested for unpayment of a payday loan.

Unfortunately, many consumers are being contacted by scam outfits posing as collection agencies. The BBB issued a consumer alert last month on...

FDCPA laws pertaining to call screening third parties.

Generally speaking, the FDCPA strictly prohibits collection agencies speaking with third parties without written permission of the consumer/debtor....

I have a private student loan from sallie mae that has been charged off, i have been speaking with a company named allied inters

If the account truly has been charged-off and sold to a debt buyer, that would explain why Sallie Mae is not providing you information. Even if...

Credit Validation

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has determined "validation" is nothing more than a statement as to: 1) the identity of the original creditor; 2)...

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has determined "validation" is nothing more than a statement as to: 1) the identity of the original creditor; 2)...