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- Ex-Debt Collector Confessions Part 5
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- Homeowners With Non-Delinquent Mortgage Payments Surprised By Foreclosure
- Credit Card Companies' Tactics For Getting Around Rules Designed To Help Consumers
- Ex-Debt Collector Confessions Part 3
- College Students Have Increased Risk Of Identity Theft
- Ex-Debt Collector Confessions Part 2
- New FTC Rule Will Aid In Debt Settlement
- Ex-Debt Collectors' Confessions Part 1
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- Article On Why The FDCPA Is Designed To Protect Debt Collectors
- New Restrictions For Debt Collection Companies
- June 2010 Consumer Power Issues Are Online
- Victim Of Identity Theft Is Branded As A Sex Offender
- Article On Why Debt Buyers Must Delete Credit Reporting When You Beat Their Collection Suit
- How To Be A Good Consumer Lawyer
- What's REALLY One Big Cause For The Mortgage/Foreclosure Crisis
- Article On Three Ways To Stop Collectors From Calling You
- Article On Should I Trust The Foreclosure Lawyer To Advise Me?
- Article - Debt Buyer Lawsuits - What Does An Appeal To Circuit Court Mean?
- Revised Article On Illegal Debt Collection Calls To Cell Phones
- Video - Threats To Sue After The Statute Of Limitations Has Expired Violate The FDCPA
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- Video - Arbitration Problem That Needs To Be Fixed ASAP
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- Interesting Information From Debt Collectors Regarding Illegal Voicemails
- New Article On Debt Collectors, "Location Information" And Third Parties
- Video - Settlements And Verdicts Explained
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- Stop Car Finance Companies From Calling Your Cell Phone
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- Countrywide To Pay $108 Million For Overcharging Homeowners
- Can A Collector Call My Family Members When I'm Paying The Collector Per An Agreement?
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- Alabama Consumer Discusses Her Experience With Abusive Debt Collector
- FDCPA - Why Should I Use A Collection Log?
- Credit Report Errors - Why Do I Have To Dispute Directly With The Credit Bureaus?
- Credit Report Errors - Why Do Bureaus Believe Creditors Over Me?
- Credit Report Errors - What Happens When I Dispute False Information?
- Video - Credit Report Errors - Step Three Is Dispute False Entries
- Video - Correcting Credit Reports - Step Two Is To Review Your Reports
- What Does Settling A Debt Buyer Suit Do For My Credit Report?
- The Story Of The Scorpion And Frog - Explains Collectors And Mortgage Companies
- Video - Correcting Credit Report Errors - Pull Your Reports
- They All Laughed When I Said I Would Fight Back Against The Big Mortgage Company's Foreclosure Of My Home
- Video - Debt Buyers Who Sue Often Don't Show Up At Trial!
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- Video - When Multiple Debt Buyers Claim To Own The Same Debt!
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- Consumer Power - May 13, 2010 - Example Of Consumer Applying Knowledge To Protect Herself
- Video - Overview Of Five Most Common Mistakes When Alabama Consumers Sued For Ejectment
- JP Morgan Chase Tricks Homeowners Into Foreclosure
- Jefferson County vs. JP Morgan
- "The Most Dangerous Man In America"
- Consumer Power Newsletter - Dealing With Adversity
- Can Filing For Bankruptcy Make You Lose Your Job?
- Consumer Guide - Three Types Of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) Violations
- Consumer Guide To The FCRA - Four Benefits Of A Suit Under The FCRA
- Foreclosure Prevention Isn't Keeping Pace With Number Of Defaults
- Identity Theft Is Still A Growing Problem
- New Consumer Guide On Four Requirements For The FDCPA To Apply
- Consumer Guide On Difference Between Note And Mortgage
- Video On Three Stages Of Foreclosure In Alabama
- Seven Things To Ask Your Foreclosure Defense Lawyer Before Hiring
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- Consumer Power Newsletter - Documenting Collector Calls And Free Consumer Protection Books
- New Supreme Court Ruling Against Abusive Debt Collectors
- 10,000 Reasons Your Mortgage Company Does Not Want To Modify Your Loan
- Judge Dismisses Foreclosure Case Due To Bank Error
- Man Fights Cancellation Fee and Wins
- Mortgage Company Suing You For Ejectment After Foreclosure? Good.
- JPMorgan Chase Argues Against Mortgage Modifications
- Interest Rates Expected To Rise
- Foreclosure Rates Have Biggest Surge In Five Years
- Percentage Of Credit Card Charge-offs Expected To Rise
- Fannie Mae’s Miscellaneous Servicing Guidelines Changes
- Lenders' Negligence Adds To Problem Of Identity Theft
- Video Testimonial Regarding Debt Settlement In Alabama
- CA Attorney General Shuts Down 2 Fraudulent Mortgage Companies
- Wonderful Ruling Out Of Florida On Foreclosures - You Won't Believe This....
- Do You Want Bogus Defenses Or Do You Want Real Defenses To Foreclosures In Alabama?
- FTC Survey On Debt-Buying Firms
- Can A Mortgage Company Still Foreclose On Me If I Am In A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
- Video On Five Step Process To Correct Credit Report Errors
- Why Would A Debt Collector Or Debt Buyer Lie About A Payment We Never Made?
- "Bankruptcy Judge Strikes Back Against Zombie Debt"
- New Anti-Foreclosure Plan
- Video Testimonial From Alabama Consumer Sued By Two Debt Buyers
- "Free" Credit Scores And Reports Still Not Entirely Free
- Faulty Bank Paperwork Leads To Investigation Of Lender Processing Services
- Video Testimonial Regarding Debt Collectors Who Harass
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- New Credit Card Regulations
- Video Testimonial On An Alabama Consumer's Experience With Our Firms
- New Video Testimonial From Alabama Consumer Regarding Bogus Debt Buyer Lawsuit
- "Mortgage Apple Cakes" Save Woman's Home
- Poll Shows Most Consumers Don't Understand FDCPA Rights
- Man Pleads Guilty In Mortgage Rescue Scheme
- Buffalo, NY Has The Largest Concentration of Debt Collectors
- "Bank of America to Reduce Mortgage Balances"
- Government's Plan To Shrink Mortgage Debt
- Homeowner Insurance Can Cover Identity Theft
- "Fannie and Freddie Start Returning Fraudulent Mortgages to Banks, But Crime Goes Unpunished"
- Hidden Costs Of Payday Loans Can Lead To Bankruptcy
- "Prepare to Pay Extra if You Fall Behind on Mortgage Payments While in Chapter 13"
- Capital One And 4 Other Companies Sued
- New Consumer Guide On The Three Stages Of Wrongful Foreclosures In Alabama
- "New" Free Credit Report Rules
- Will Bankruptcy Stop A Foreclosure In Alabama?
- Analysis Of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - Section 1692b
- Banks Seizing The Wrong House Rare, But Possible
- Sued After The Statute Of Limitation In Alabama By A Debt Collector?
- We Don't Handle All Cases Like "Better Call Saul"
- Interesting Interview Regarding What Happened In The Sub Prime Mess
- Psycho Dialing By Debt Collectors - What Is It?
- "Cash For Keys"
- Consumer Guide On FDCPA - What Are The Four Benefits To The FDCPA For Me?
- Debt Collection FAQs
- Consumer Guide - When Does A Debt Collector Violate The FDCPA By Calling Third Parties?
- Analysis Of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - Section 1692a
- New Consumer Guide On The Difference Between Non Judicial And Judicial Foreclosure
- More Florida Foreclosure Problems
- New Consumer Guide - Is It Illegal For A Debt Collector To Call My Cell Phone?
- Rise In Medical Identity Theft
- Mortgage Modifications Can Affect Credit Scores
- An Analysis Of The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) Section 1692
- Portfolio Recovery Associates - Do They Use Auto Dialers?
- Lenders Distract Homeowners With Modifications To Foreclose Quickly
- Debt Collectors Will Pay More Than $1 Million to Settle FTC Charges
- More Homeowners Tempted To Walk Away From Mortgages
- Creditors Find Ways Around New Credit Card Rules
- Lawsuit Against Experian's "Free" Credit Reports
- "Bogus" Foreclosure Claims
- IRS Warns Of Tax Scams
- Higher Foreclosures Mean More Lawyer Misconduct
- Options For Debt Collection Attorney Fees
- "New Wave Of Foreclosures By End Of 2010 Is Feared"
- Mistakes To Avoid When Dealing With A Debt Collector
- Obama Administration Knew Foreclosure Programs Weren't Working And Did Nothing
- Irritating A Judge Is Never A Good Plan
- Incorrect Address Leads To Wrong Home Being Foreclosed
- Homeowners Not Getting Loan Modifications
- 5 Debt Transfer Mistakes To Avoid
- Consumers Paying Credit Card Bills Instead Of Mortgages
- Deputy Constable Tries To Illegally Collect Debts
- Mortgage Lenders Still Go After Homeowners Even After Foreclosure
- Debt Collection Through Text Messages
- Difficulties Getting Mortgage Modifications
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- Four Reasons To Contact A Foreclosure Defense Attorney
- Common Traits Of Identity Theft Victims
- 300 California Law Firms Investigated for Mortgage Scams
- Florida, A Non Judicial Foreclosure State? Well.....
- Alabama Foreclosures Up 156%
- Identity Thief Sentenced To 16 Years in Prison
- The Problem Of "Shadow Inventory"
- Tips To Clean Up Your Credit Score
- Four Major Mortgage Companies Remain In Debt
- Second Mortgage Problems
- Lesser-Known Factors Affect Your Credit Report
- "Securitization Is A Problem For Mortgage Workouts"
- Credit Scores Can Impact Your Job Prospects
- Medical Issues Linked To Some Foreclosures
- Attorney General's Warning About Haiti Scams
- Birmingham Home Sales Fall 15%
- Avoid Scammers In The 2010 Census
- Judges Tired Of Games Mortgage Companies Play With Foreclosures?
- Is It Wrong To Walk Away From A Mortgage?
- New Article - Why We Are Consumer Protection Attorneys
- Free Alabama Tele-Seminar On Wrongful Foreclosures
- New Article On The Three Stages Of Foreclosures In Alabama
- New Article On Wrongful Foreclosures In Alabama
- Companies that Collect Your Personal Information
- Interesting Site Regarding Super Collection Firm Of Mann Bracken
- "U.S. promises unlimited financial assistance to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac"
- Review Of Cases Filed In November 2009
- Settlement with Debt Collectors
- 3 Mortgage Executives Charged with Fraud
- "Woman sues debt collector over husband's death"
- Washington Post Article By DC Lawyer Writes About Foreclosure Defenses
- Sidejacking
- A Tragic Tale Of A Mortgage Loan That Should Never Have Been And The Devastation It Caused A Family
- Fraud Prevention Tips
- The Two Reasons Why Abusive Debt Collectors Are Disgustingly Arrogant
- Example Of Debt Collectors Suing The Wrong Person And Then Blaming Victim
- Sign Up For Our Free Thursday Email Newsletter "Consumer Power"
- Cash for Clunkers and Carfax
- 10 Steps to Financial Recovery
- Debt Buyers Of Mortgages Are Convincing The Government To Insure The Loans Again.....
- Interesting Article On Debt Buyers Who Buy Mortgage Loans From Defunct Banks
- Why Mortgage Servicers Love Foreclosures - They Make More Money!
- Foreclosure Case - Judge Strikes Debt Completely In NY
- Trade Ins Can Destroy Your Credit Score
- Rise In Mortgage Delinquencies
- Securitization In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Context - Excellent Article By Max Gardner
- Mortgage Securitization - What Is It?
- Common Example Of Fraud Related To Foreclosures And Loan Modifications
- Free Tele-Seminar On Fighting Back Against Abusive Debt Collectors
- Legal Uses of a Credit Report
- What Is A Qualified Written Request (QWR) And What Does That Do For You Related To Your Mortgage?
- An Example Of Mortgage Servicing Abuse - Tammy
- Who Or What Is The "Servicer" Of My Mortgage?
- Recent Ruling On Foreclosure - Losing The Note....
- "FDCPA Does Not Give Debt Collector the Right to Leave Messages on Your Phone Answering Machine"
- 5 Things that Ruin Credit
- AL Supreme Court Rejects Verdict in $274 Million Drug Case
- "Many Hope Student Loans Will Become Easier to Discharge"
- Where to Get Free Credit Reports
- Personal Bankruptcies up 41% from Last Year
- Avoiding Dishonest Debt-Relief Companies
- Bankruptcy Discharges
- Announcing Alabama Foreclosure Seminar October 6, 2009, At 6 PM In Birmingham, Alabama
- "Dealing With Debt Collectors, the Easy Way"
- Tips on Fixing Credit Report Errors
- 3-10% of Health Care Funding Goes to Fraudulent Claims
- Video On Credit Card Changes - Alabama Live Interview
- Drastic Decrease in Consumer Debt
- Brooklyn Judge Rejects Foreclosures
- Mortgage Foreclosures - What Are Tranches?
- Morgtage Servicers - Story Of Repeated Abuses In Foreclosure Context
- Wall Street Magic Has Moved To Bundling Life Insurance Settlements
- New Law Prompts Cigarette Companies to Sue
- Traffic Stops Can Be Beneficial
- Warranty Claims and a Bankrupt Company
- Debt Settlement Industry Remains Busy, but Grows Anxious
- Man Tries to Steal 130 Million Credit Card Numbers
- Medical Identity Theft
- Video About Bankruptcy Myths
- Carfax Reports Can Be Unreliable
- FTC's Proposed Rules to Protect Consumers
- Relaunch Of Sued By A Debt Buyer Website
- Video - Testimonial Of Alabama Consumer Regarding Debt Buyer Lawsuit By LVNV
- Debt Collectors And Credit Reporting Agencies - Even Closer Now....
- Explosive New Lawsuit Against The National Arbitration Forum (NAF) By State Of Minnesota
- New Website On Illegal Debt Collection Voicemails
- Fascinating Article About Collectors Abusing Collectors From Louisville Christian Examiner
- Debt Collection Video From South Carolina Consumer Protection
- Video - Debt Buyer Lawsuits - Right To Appeal From Small Claims Or District Court
- New Free Report - 7 Mistakes In Testifying In Debt Buyer Collection Lawsuits
- Video - Final Step For Dealing With Illegal Third Party Contacts - Contact A Consumer Attorney
- Video - Get A Statement From Third Parties Who Collectors
- Video - Examples Of Illegal Third Party Contacts By Debt Collectors
- If In Litigation - Be Careful Of What You Have On Facebook
- Alabama FDCPA Lawsuit - Part Three - Defendant Is Served
- What Do These Difficult Economic Times Mean For Consumers?
- Video - What Happens On The Day Of Trial In District Court Or Small Claims Court In Jefferson County, Alabama
- Video - Debt Buyers Must Answer This Question - "Where's The Title!"
- How to Reduce the Risk of Banks Using Exempt Funds for Debt Payment
- Testimonial - Video Of Consumer Sued By A Debt Buyer
- Why Do Pay Day Lenders Feel They Can Abuse Alabama Consumers?
- "Closing the Benefits Loophole"
- Alabama Collection Lawsuits Filed The Week Of May 11, 2009
- Pay Day And Title Loans - Common Types Of Collection Harassment
- Alabama Collection Lawsuits Filed The Week Of May 4, 2009
- New Video - Is It Illegal For A Debt Collector To Call My Cell Phone?
- Pros and Cons of Bankruptcy
- Alabama Collection Lawsuits Filed The Week Of April 27, 2009
- Video - How Long Do I Have To Answer The Alabama Collection Suit Filed Against Me?
- Creditor Harassment
- Alabama Collection Lawsuits Filed The Week Of Alabama Collection Lawsuits Filed The Week Of April 20, 2009
- New Video Reveals The Biggest Danger For Consumers Sued By A Collector
- Cardholders And Problems With Credit Cards
- Alabama Collection Lawsuits Filed The Week Of April 13, 2009
- New Video - Why Do Abusive Debt Collectors Call Third Parties?
- How the New Credit Law Affects You
- New Video - Debt Buyer Lawsuits - What Is A Debt Buyer?
- Collection Agency Steals $2.7 Million from City of Boston
- New Consumer Protection Article On Illegal Voicemails From Bill Collectors To Cell Phones
- Recession's Effect on Mortgages
- New Video Discussing Third Party Contacts - What Is A "Third Party"?
- Proposed Credit Amendement Bill Passes House
- Bizarre Debt Collectors' Tactics
- How Will The Chrsyler Bankruptcy Affect You?
- "Can a Small Business Owner File Chapter 7 Personally and Still Keep His Business?"
- Bank Of America Needs About 34 Billion Dollars....
- Obama Seeks Credit Reform in Favor of Consumers
- One Benefit Of Suing Debt Collectors - They Tend To Not Want To Talk To You Again...
- $70 Million Mortgage Scheme
- Facebook Scheme By Debt Collectors
- Auto Thefts Abound in Border States
- "Smishing"
- New Article On Your Right To An Accurate Credit Report
- Stimulus Check Scams
- New Article On The Requirement Of Disputing Directly With Credit Reporting Agencies When You Have False Information On Credit Reports
- Children Can Be Victims of Identity Theft
- Debt Collection Agency To Pay $2.25 Million
- Identity Theft via Caller ID - Spoofing
- New Article On Why Using Certified Mail Is So Important When Dealing With Debt Collectors Or Credit Agencies
- An Example Of Illegal Collection During A Bankruptcy Case
- Wrecked Car Records Available to Public
- Fantastic Award In FDCPA Case Against Credigy
- Alabama Collection Lawsuits Filed The Week Of April 6, 2009
- Free Report On Why Debt Collectors Illegally Contact Third Parties
- Debt from Failed Business
- Alabama Collection Lawsuits Filed The Week Of March 30, 2009
- Past Issues Of Newsletter Consumer Connections On Website
- "Government cracking down on mortgage scams"
- Alabama Collection Lawsuits - Why Answering "I Have No Job" Or "I Have No Money" Is Not Recommended
- Complaints About Debt-Settlement Firms
- Strategies for Dealing with Foreclosure
- Bankruptcy and Student Loans
- FTC Video Spoof
- Why We Don't Recommend Filing Counterclaims In Debt Buyer Suits
- Insight and Tips on Credit Cards
- Banking Industry Seeking to Alter Customer Privacy Protection
- New Article On Debt Collector Voicemails And Offer Of Free Report
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- Georgia Law Firm Under Investigation
- Some Municipalities Using Private Debt Collectors
- How You Should Use A Collection Log To Track Communication From Debt Collectors
- Why You Should NOT Record Calls With Debt Collectors
- Sen. Schumer Calls for Investigation into Debt Collecting Practices
- Risks Associated with Used Car Dealerships
- Alabama FDCPA Lawsuit - Part Two - Filing The Lawsuit
- Twitter In The Courtroom?
- Foreclosure Crisis Worsens
- Experian And FICO Scores
- American Express Pays off Clients to Pay Balance/Cancel Account
- Wrongful Foreclosure Lawsuits - Failure To Credit Payments
- Agency that Collects Bad Check Fees Sued
- FTC Report February 2009 On Collecting Consumer Debts - Part Three
- Rogue Debt Collectors
- Billing By The Hour - A Dying Concept?
- FTC Report February 2009 On Collecting Consumer Debts - Part Two
- Debts Not Covered by Bankruptcy
- Interesting Advice From Debt Collection Lawyer Blog About Debt Buyers
- Title Agencies Sued
- FTC Report February 2009 On Collecting Consumer Debts - Part One
- Foreclosure in Alabama
- Data Breach At University Of Alabama May Affect 37,000 People
- Video Deposition Of IC Systems Regarding Complaints And Policies
- Washington Attorney General Sues Insulting Debt Collector
- The Growing Problem Of Balance Billing With Doctors
- Family Fun in the Snow
- Alabama Consumer Sues Midland And Equifax For False Credit Reporting
- Free Report - 5 Secrets Debt Buyers Don't Want You To Know About When They Sue You
- Alabama Consumer Sues Beneficial, Homecomings, America's First Federal Credit Union, Credit Bureau Services, and Experian For False Credit Reporting After Bankruptcy
- Alabama Consumer Sues Debt Buyer Midland, Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union For False Credit Reporting
- Alabama Consumer Case Filed Against Bay Finance Company, Redstone Federal Credit Union, Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union
- 10 Things Congress Needs To Recognize Regarding Consumer Protection
- Good Thoughts On Offers Of Judgment In FDCPA Cases
- Alabama Consumer Sues Debt Buyer Midland And Providian Bank For False Collection Activities
- Consumer Attorney on WJOX
- Good Posts On Bankruptcy From Matt Dunaway
- Alabama FDCPA Lawsuit - Part One - Overview
- The New Anti-Wage Discrimination Law
- Why Is The Credit Reporting System Broken?
- Free Seminar Thursday February 19, 2009 On Debt Buyer Lawsuits
- Anatomy Of An Alabama Collection Lawsuit - Part Five - After You Answer
- Collection Industry Reports More Lawsuits Against Consumers Due To Economy
- Washington Post Article On When Debt Collectors Call At Dinner
- Does The Debt Go Away If I File A Federal Lawsuit Under The FDCPA
- Good Video Describing How To Choose An Attorney
- Foreclosure - How Are The Banks Treating Consumers?
- Social Networking Sites - Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
- Visit Justia To Learn More About Watts Law Group, PC
- Alabama Bankruptcy Blog
- What The FTC Says About Pay Day Loans
- What Do I Do If There Is A Default Judgment Against Me When I Was Never Served?
- Should I Wait Until I Am Served To File An Answer To A Collection Lawsuit?
- What Is Contributory Negligence And How Does It Apply To A Consumer Case In Alabama?
- Denise Richardson's Give Me Back My Credit Website Is Back Up!
- What Will Debt Collectors Do In 2009 Given The Economic Crisis?
- Is It Legal For A Debt Collector To Leave A Voice Mail Message On My Cell Phone?
- Is It Legal For A Debt Collector To Leave A Voice Mail Message On My Home Phone?
- What Do Voicemail and Caller ID Have To Do With Debt Collectors Calling My Neighbors?
- New Decision On Emotional Distress Damages Under The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- Can A Debt Collector Call Me About A "Charged Off" Account?
- Outsourcing Of Legal Jobs
- Good List Of Debt Settlement Tips
- Denise Richardson's Redesigned Website For Consumers
- Motivation - Never Give Up!
- Two Ways Creditors And Debt Collectors Violate The Discharge Order After Bankruptcy
- Scam Warnings From Better Business Bureaus
- Credit Repair Firms Sued By FTC
- Productivity - Why We Use Box.net
- Want A 6 Minute Video Explanation Of The Financial Crisis - Watch It Here
- 10 Important Steps For Alabama Consumers To Keep Their Credit Reports Clean
- Productivity - Why We Use Gmail
- Join Us On Linkedin
- When I Dispute A Debt, What Does The Debt Collector Have To Do With My Credit Report?
- Capital One Caught Stealing From Consumers After Debts Were Discharged
- FAQ On Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - Collector Harassment
- FAQs On The Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Alabama Consumer Threatened By Collection Agency With Suit Over A Cell Phone Bill More Than Two Years Old
- An Example Of A Recent Debt Buyer Lawsuit Against Our Alabama Consumer
- Request For Suggestions On Audio And Video Posts
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- Received Your Bankruptcy Discharge But Still Being Harassed About Discharged Debts? Must You Re-Open The Case?
- Not All Managers Are Exempt From Overtime Pay
- OJ Simpson Verdict - 13 Years Later Justice Is Served....
- Productivity Posts For Lawyers And Others
- Errors On Credit Card Statements - What Alabama Consumers Should Do With The Fair Credit Billing Act
- Pulling Credit Reports - Make Sure And Include Innovis
- We Are Back To Blogging!
- Alabama Consumer Sues Harvest Credit Management For A Bogus Collection Suit
- Experian's "Free" (Or Not Free) Credit Reports
- Texas Attorney General Fires Down On Texas Debt Collector Anderson Crenshaw
- Debt Buyers Suing On Purchased Debt
- Burden Of Proof When Debt Collectors Sue
- Statute Of Limitations On Credit Card Debt - Which State Law Applies?
- Early Retirement Investment Scams - A Warning
- Podcast - Elements Necessary For Fair Debt Collection Practices Act To Apply
- Consumers Can Make A Difference In Washington DC
- Should You Settle Or Go To Trial?
- Update On Medical Credit Reports
- Fascinating Article On The Arbitration Debate
- Terrible Story Of Man Who Set Himself On Fire Over Collection Calls
- Warning About Debt Reduction Or Debt Settlement Companies
- Video On Debt Buyers, Harassment, Collection Lawsuits And How To Fight Back
- Alabama Consumer Sues LVNV, Capital Management, and Resurgent Capital For Violating The FDCPA After Consumer Wins Collection Suit
- Interesting Financial Information On Debt Buyer Asset Acceptance
- Listing Of Major Collectors, Debt Buyers And Collection Law Firms
- Great Story On Punitive Damages
- Mediation In Alabama - What Is It And What Does It Mean For Your Case?
- Trial Tips For Alabama Consumers And Consumer Lawyers
- Tips For Alabama Consumers Regarding Surprising Credit Card Fees
- Alabama Consumer Sues Allied Interstate And LVNV For Violating The FDCPA After Consumer Wins Collection Suit
- Alabama Consumer Sues CACH, LLC For False Credit Reporting After Defeating CACH, LLC In Collection Suit
- A Good Discussion Of Harassment Under The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- Minnesota Sues AFNI For False Debt Collecting And Credit Reporting
- Radio Interview On Abusive Debt Collectors
- Alabama Consumer Sues Verizon And Equifax For False Credit Reporting
- Alabama Consumer Sues Debt Buyer LHR, Equifax, And Trans Union For False Credit Reporting
- Credit Card Companies May Damage Your FICO Score By Lowering Credit Limits
- Alabama Consumer Sues Tabula Rasa And Cavalry Portfolio For Violating The FDCPA
- Alabama Consumer Sues Citibank And Compass For False Credit Reporting After Bankrutpcy Discharge
- Alabama Consumer Sues Arrow Financial For Fraud And FDCPA Violations
- Facing Foreclosure? Something To Remember....
- Interesting Post On Allstate And Debt Collectors
- Pete Barry Video On Harassing Debt Collection
- Two Videos Of Discussion By Pete Barry On Harassing Debt Collectors
- The Trans Union Credit Monitoring Settlement And How It Relates To Identity Theft
- Another Court Strikes Down Class Action Ban In Arbitration Agreement
- Fourth Critical Step To Correcting Credit Reports - Sue The Credit Bureaus
- Palisade Sued Again By Consumer Who Won Her Collection Lawsuit Filed By Palisades
- Anatomy Of An Alabama Collection Lawsuit – Part Four – Answering The Lawsuit
- Credit Report Related To Employment Verification - "Work Number"
- Bankruptcy Tips - What NOT To Do - Part Three
- Bankruptcy Tips - What NOT To Do - Part Two
- Four Dangers Facing Alabama Consumers Who Settle Debt Buyers Lawsuits
- Bankruptcy Tips - What NOT To Do - Part One
- What Is The "Rooker-Feldman" Doctrine And What Does That Mean To Alabama Consumers?
- If I Sue The Debt Buyer Will They Counterclaim Against Me?
- Proving Abusive Phone Calls From Harassing Debt Collectors
- Ironic - Big Business Sues Rivals Claiming 6 BILLION In Damages
- Excellent New Resource For Debt Collection Issues You May Be Facing
- Fascinating Article On Chicago Courts Clogged By Debt Collection Suits
- Recent News On Arbitration
- Great Article On Pete Barry Who Sues Debt Collectors
- Alabama Consumer Sues Bank Of America For False Reporting After The Bankruptcy Discharge
- Anatomy Of An Alabama Collection Lawsuit - Part Three - Being Served
- What Should I Do If I Am Sued For A Debt That I Do Not Owe?
- Anatomy Of An Alabama Collection Lawsuit – Part Two – Filing Of The Lawsuit
- Anatomy Of An Alabama Collection Law Suit – Part One – Background
- Family Identity Theft - What Is The "Domestic Policy" Of Major Creditors?
- Debt Collectors Issuing 1099s May Violate Law
- Should I Record Abusive Phone Calls From Debt Collectors?
- Examples Of Abusive Phone Calls From Out Of Control Debt Collectors
- What Are The Four Benefits Of The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act For Alabama Consumers?
- Bad Economy - Good News For Abusive Debt Collectors?
- Seminar Paper On The Fair Credit Reporting Act Related To Debt Collectors - Part Five - Conclusion
- Seminar Paper On The Fair Credit Reporting Act Related To Debt Collectors - Part Four - Dangers To Debt Collectors From Consumer Disputes
- Seminar Paper On The Fair Credit Reporting Act Related To Debt Collectors - Part Three - Pulling Credit Reports - Harmful Or Helpful
- Seminar Paper On The Fair Credit Reporting Act Related To Debt Collectors - Part Two - Overview Of The FCRA
- Seminar Paper On The Fair Credit Reporting Act Related To Debt Collectors - Part One - Introduction
- What Is An Offer Of Judgment And Why Did The Debt Collector Make One In My Case?
- Why We Sue Abusive Debt Collectors Instead Of Just Asking Them To Stop
- Have You Been Sent A "Fax Verification" At Your Work - A Classic Dirty Trick Of Debt Collectors
- Third Party Contact (Neighbors & Co-Workers) - Why Debt Collectors Break The Law
- Why Is This Debt Collector So Hateful Towards Me?
- Why Do Collectors Become So Abusive For Several Months?
- What Do Collection Agencies Want From Alabama Consumers?
- Verdict Against Equifax Including Attorney's Fees
- New Post On Indiana Consumer Lawyer Blog About Being Sued For A Debt
- Student Loan Garnishment - Without A Judgment
- When Can A Collection Agency Contact My Neighbors, Co-workers, Or Family?
- Alabama Consumer Sues Verizon And TransUnion For False Credit Reporting
- When Can An Alabama Consumer Sue A Debt Collector - Part Two
- When Can An Alabama Consumer Sue A Debt Collector - Part One
- Collection Letters Often Are Illegal In Alabama
- Explosion In Debt Buyer Collection Lawsuits
- What Is The Statute Of Limitations For A Debt Buyer Or Collection Suit In Alabama?
- Loan Rates - May Be More Than Credit Scores
- FTC's 2008 Report on Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- Article In Forbes About Jere Beasley
- Excellent Post On Fighting Fraudulent Credit Card Charges
- Excellent Post On What To Do When Collectors Call
- Good Overview of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy In Birmingham
- Alabama Consumers Sued - What Is The Difference Between Dismissal With Prejudice and Dismissal Without Prejudice
- Alabama Consumers Sued - The Role Of Your Credit Report - Part III
- Three Recent Posts On Dangerous Drugs - Avandia, Heparin, and Trasylol
- What Happens If Alabama Consumers Have Suffered A Default Judgment On A Cell Phone Bill?
- Identity Thieves Target Tax Returns
- Excellent Series of Articles For Alabama Consumers On Federal Consumer Statutes
- Sued For Cell Phone Bill After Two Years - You May Have A Lawsuit Of Your Own
- Chuck Newton Answers The Question "Why?" The Bankruptcy Stay Is So Often Violated
- Zombie Debt Article From Michigan Collection Attorney
- Another Media Report On Zombie Debt Buyers
- CNN Story On Abusive Debt Collectors
- My “AS IS” car turned out to be a Lemon. Is there anything I can do?
- Slide-Show On How The Sub-Prime Disaster Occurred
- Bottom Feeder Debt Buyer Addresses Letter "Dear Sh#* Face"
- Identity Thief tries to Scam Jurors
- Alabama Consumers Sued - The Role of Your Credit Report - Part II
- Bankruptcy Reform Law - A Political Cost To Hurting Consumers?
- Bankruptcy - Proof of Claim Filed By Junk Debt Buyers
- Five Percent of All Identity Theft Victims Are Children
- Different Types of Identity Theft
- Identity Theft - Seven Year Old Boy Told Owes Taxes On $60,000 He Has Made
- Reminder to Watch for Credit Card Skimming
- Experian Sues Lifelock For Violating The Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Recent Post On Zombie Debt Buyers By Matthew Dunaway
- Should Alabama Consumers Contact A Consumer Lawyer The First Time They Hear From A Debt Collector?
- Deposition Tips For Alabama Consumers
- PayDay Lenders Target the Elderly and Disabled In Alabama
- Alabama Consumers Sued - The Role Of Your Credit Reports
- Verizon Faces Massive Class Action Certified In Arbitration Case
- Should I Sue the Debt Collector that is Harassing Me or Report them to the FTC?
- Lemon Law Issues With Honda Accord and Hyundais
- Different Forms of Contact During Bankruptcy By Mortgage Lender
- Top Ten Auto Scams
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- Excellent List Of Tips When Dealing With Debt Collectors
- Another Story On Zombie Debt Haunting Consumers
- Recent FDCPA Attorney Fee Decision From Georgia
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- Credit Reports After Bankruptcy
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- Debt Buyers Problems With Getting Documentation On Debts
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- Are Spouses Responsible for the Other's Debt?
- Credit Scores To Be Used By Hospitals?
- Stop Junk Mail For Free
- Interesting Post About Abusive Debt Collectors -- Written By A Collection Attorney
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- Arguments Alabama Consumers Should Normally Avoid If Sued For Collection
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- Recent Opinion In Sloan vs. Equifax
- Recent Articles on Foreclosure/Sub-Prime Disaster
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- Great News For Victims Of Arbitration Provisions
- Good ID Theft Protection Advice For Alabama Consumers From Wall Street Journal
- Arbitration For Collection Actions - Fair or Unfair?
- Easier For Alabama Consumers To Receive Punitive Damages Against Credit Reporting Agencies?
- ID Theft Can Target Celebrities Also
- A Warning To Debt Buyers From Collection Attorney
- Arbitration Fairness Act
- What Happens When You Defeat Collectors In A Collection Lawsuit?
- 2000 Activated Credit Cards
- Debt Collectors Threatening Jail Time, Seriously?
- A Long Trial Plus A Vacationing Juror Equals Cancellation of Trial
- Woman Sued By Recording Industry Wins Attorney's Fees
- Successfully Suing The Airlines?
- Funny Story On Calling 911 To Complain About Police
- My Wallet was Stolen! Now What do I do?
- Identity Thieves Target Elderly
- Clashing With Choicepoint - One Consumer's Challenge
- Remarkable Posts Regarding Bank of America
- Our Justice System Works
- ChoicePoint Victims Have A Deadline To File Claim
- Why Alabama Consumers Should File FTC Complaints For Abusive Debt Collectors
- Alabama Consumers - Feel Sorry For Debt Collection Attorneys?
- Tort Reform - For Everybody But The Champions Of Tort Reform?!
- Alabama Seniors And Annuities
- Debt Collectors Leaving Messages On Answering Machines
- What Alabama Consumers Should Do When Contacted By A Collection Agency
- College And Identity Theft
- Identity Theft While American Served Overseas
- Great MSN Article On Old Debt And Statutes Of Limitations
- An Example Of Why Alabama Consumers Are Frustrated With Credit Report Errors
- Funny But Sad List Of Things You'll Never Hear From The Credit Bureaus
- 400,000 Children Are Victims Of Identity Theft Every Year
- Alabama Identity Theft Resources From Attorney General King
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- Credit Cards - Love/Hate Relationship In America
- Stopping Harassing Debt Collectors
- Ironic Car Wreck
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- Best Bypass Best Buy?
- Have A Slumlord Mistreating You? Poetic Justice...
- Advice On Lowering Our Credit Scores
- What Is The Medical Information Bureau?
- Can The Word "Why?" Help Prevent Identity Theft?
- Texas Consumers Beware - Check 'N Go Customers May Be At Risk
- Federal Government's Plan To Curb Identity Theft
- Twelve Steps To Protect Alabama Consumers' Identities While Online
- Identity Theft Of A Mother By Her Daughter?
- A Repo Man, A Punch To The Face, And A Hit And Run?
- What And When Did The FDA Know About Dangers Of Avandia?
- How Abusers Use Credit Reports To Extort Money Out Of Alabama Consumers
- How Alabama Consumers Can Raise Their Credit Scores
- Alabama Dave Ramsey Fans - Use Quicken For Envelope System
- How Alabama Consumers Should Dispute Inaccurate Items That Have Been Discharged In Bankruptcy
- Identity Thieves And Ebay - Arrested!
- What Affects Credit Scores For Alabama Consumers?
- Synthetic Identity Fraud - What Is It?
- Alabama Attorney General Troy King Discusses Identity Theft
- Former Equifax Employee Accused of Identity Theft
- An Article On Bad Debt Collectors And Their Mothers (?)
- Alabama Consumers - Be Wary Of Extended Warranties On Cars
- 2.6 Million Dollar Fair Credit Reporting Act Verdict Reduced Again
- Recent Story On Criminal Identity Theft
- Excellent Identity Theft Booklet For Alabama Consumers
- Alabama Consumers Sued By Debt Buyers Or Collectors - Two Essential Things To Remember
- Saturday Credit Camp At BJCC In Birmingham, Alabama
- Alabama Customers Of Ameriquest - Listen To Former Employees
- Update On KFC Threat Of Lawsuit Previously Posted On May 11, 2007
- What Is A Zombie Debt - Great Article On Debt Buyers Of Old Debt
- Good Advice For Alabama Consumers Being Harassed By Debt Collectors
- How Identity Theft Can Lead To Your Arrest - Disturbing Story Of A Victim's Struggle
- How Alabama Victims Of Identity Theft Can Sue The Responsible Parties For Money Damages
- In Alabama Identity Theft Is Achieved By Old Fashioned Means
- Fake Jury Duty Calls And Stolen Identities - Creative Scam
- Kentucky Lawyer Finds Source Of Identity Theft
- How Discrepancies In Addresses On Credit Reports Can Be A Sign Of Identity Theft
- College Football And Identity Theft Apparently Don't Mix
- Is Identity Theft Increasing Or Decreasing?
- What Do Threats Of Lawsuits By KFC in England Have To Do With Alabama Consumer Lawsuits?
- Should Alabama Consumers Watch Their Debit/Credit Card Receipts?
- Text Of Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Crazy Story - Chewing Tobacco And Human Toes
- Wonderful News For Victims Of Debt Collectors - New Fourth Circuit Opinion
- A Sobering Email Describing Identity Theft That Started With Applying For A Macy's Card
- Three Banking Laws Alabama Residents Should Know
- Alabama Clients Of Edward Jones Face Deadline In Securities Case
- Good Article On $100,000 Verdict For False Credit Reporting
- Identity Theft In Montgomery Alabama - Stopping It At The Driver's License Line
- Will Alabama Pass Laws To Allow A Credit Freeze To Prevent Identity Theft?
- Even the Dead can be Victims of Identity Theft
- New Identity Theft Website
- The Danger of Garnishment - Don't Let A Judgment Be Entered Against You
- Identity Theft - The Government Sometimes Doesn't Get It
- Don't Forget About The IRS Kicking You If You Modify A Mortgage To Avoid Foreclosure
- Do Credit Monitoring Services Help Prevent Identity Theft?
- Protect Your Identity When Getting Divorced
- When Dealing With Collectors, Who Should You Listen To?
- Should You Take A Collection Attorney Seriously?
- When Discharged Creditors Continue To Call - Give Them A Choice
- Debt Collectors Re-Aging Accounts - How To Protect Yourself
- A Computer Nerd, A Star NBA Player, A Switched Hard Drive Equals Lawsuit
- What Not To Do In Your Deposition
- How Auto Dealers May Discriminate Against Minorities By Marking Up Interest Rates
- Ruling Issued Today On Wrongful Reporting By Equifax - "Date of Last Activity"
- Lender's Personal Experience With Credit Report Errors
- Possible Way To Avoid Arbitration With Creditors After Bankruptcy
- How Creditors Violate Federal Law After Alabama Consumers Receive A Bankruptcy Discharge
- You May Not Have Heard Of Choicepoint, But They Know Who You Are.
- Arbitration and Identity Theft - Can The Victim Be Forced To Arbitrate?
- Foreclosure Scams Prompt Legislation Around Country
- Do Credit Reporting Agencies Care About Errors?
- Find Extra Money In Your Bank Account - What To Do?
- Government's Recommendations on Preventing Identity Theft
- Will Insurance Protect Against Identity Theft?
- What Do James Bond and Identity Thieves Have In Common?
- The Victim of Identity Theft Went To Jail
- Identity Theft Can Strike Children - An Amazing Story
- Fighting Back Against Identity Theft - An Excellent Government Publication
- Alabama Identity Theft In 2006 - A Serious Problem For Consumers
- U.S. Senate Holds Hearing on Abusive Credit Card Industry Practices
- Third Critical Step in Correcting Errors on Credit Reports
- Second Critical Step to Correcting Credit Report Errors
- First Critical Step To Correcting Credit Reports
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