I have a old collection debt that is at least 7 years old.. They sent me a letter to garnish my wages..

If you received notice of a wage garnishment, that would indicate that the creditor has a judgment against you. That's the only way they would be...

Shady collection business has an address that doesnt even exist!

This is a common scam. I wouldn't give it another thought unless you are served with Court papers.

I was contacted by a firm saying there is litigation on an alleged debt

This sounds like a pretty common scam that's out there. If you aren't served with court papers, I wouldn't give this much more thought.

There are many available affirmative defenses available to you. It may be worth your time and money to hire an attorney to assist you with this. ...

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What options do I have regarding wage garnishment?

I would encourage you to seek the assistance of an attorney here. I have found that it is common for creditors to obtain a default judgment...

In the state of California is threating to sue someone unless a monetary demand is meet considered extortion or blackmail?

You should consult with an attorney in your area before you take any action. Use the find a lawyer search function here on AVVO to find an attorney...

He should consider consulting with an attorney that handles debt settlement cases and/or creditor lawsuits. There is a deadline to file a...

My father-in-law passed away with credit card debt. Debt collectors are now hounding my wife for payment. Do we have to pay?

I don't see any obligation to pay this debt. The sole person liable on this debt has passed away. Most creditors have specific units that deal with...

You should get the advice of an attorney before making any decisions. Most attorneys that handle debt issues will provide a free consultation to...

Collecting on a Notice of Judgment, can an attorney or collection agency collect this debt for me?

Most collection attorneys will charge you a percentage of what they recover as a fee. If you are needing this money to pay for college tuition,...