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Consumers Warned to Brace for New Efforts by Debt Collector As Encore Capital Group Acquires Asset Acceptance

Before announcing its acquisition today of Asset Acceptance, Encore Capital Group (aka “Midland Funding”, “Midland Credit Management” and “MCM”) boasted that it has one out of every nine collection “accounts”. In the $200 million purchase of Asset Acceptance, Encore is adding millions more in receivables to its portfolio, claimed from financially distressed consumers. Encore Capital,…

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FTC Takes Action in Pay Day Loan Scam, Financially Vulnerable Consumers Should Be Vigilant Of Others

By K&S on February 21st, 2013 | No Comments

Posted in: Debt Scams
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On February 20th, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced victory, at least temporarily, in halting unauthorized credit card transactions involving thousands of consumers. The scammers charged credit cards for non-existent goods and services totaling more than $25 million, targeting financially vulnerable consumers who had at some point prior to the transaction, applied for a pay…

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Consumer Attorney Craig Thor Kimmel Discusses How Consumers Can Battle Harassing Collection Calls

Consumer Attorney Craig Thor Kimmel, Founding Partner of CreditLaw.com, visited Good Day Philadelphia to discuss how consumers can battle harassing collection calls. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, consumers can get the collection calls to stop and possibly receive damages of up to $1,000.  


Know Your Rights When Dealing with a Debt Collector

Getting harassed by a debt collector can be frustrating, annoying and even scary. Fox 43 Morning News spoke with Pennsylvania consumer attorney Craig Thor Kimmel about your rights. (Video has been removed – Admin)


Debt Collection Harassment Attorney Craig Thor Kimmel Explains How to Stop Collection Calls

Do you have debt? How do you stop collection calls? Craig Thor Kimmel explains debt collection practices (FDCPA) and other laws people should know. Click Here to Watch the Interview: Debt Collection by Ebru Today


Know Your Rights with Debt Collectors (Eyewitness News)

Consumer attorney Craig Thor Kimmel spoke with Eyewitness News via Skype about consumers’ rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act:   PA Home Page posted the video on their website here: Know Your Rights with Debt Collectors – video has been taken down, link removed.


Alleged Collection Mill Agrees To Settle Class Suit Over Cursory Case Handling

Hackensack law firm Forster, Garbus & Garbus has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle claims that it filed hundreds of debt collection suits against consumers without individual attorney review. The firm allegedly violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692e(3), by giving a false impression that an attorney was involved in the…

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College Grads & Debt: How to Stop Collection Calls

By K&S on June 1st, 2011 | No Comments

Posted in: Collection Calls, Debt Harassment
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Graduation season is upon us. On campuses around the country the sights of robes and graduation caps, the sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance,” and the photos of loved ones celebrating the day fill the senses of graduates, friends, and families as one chapter comes to an end and they embark on a new one. Unfortunately,…

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West Asset Management Pays Record Settlement, Offers Lesson in Consumer Awareness, Says Century Negotiations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges that debt collection agency, West Asset Management, violated the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) on multiple occasions, leading to thousands of consumer complaints. Century Negotiations President Amy Michalo-Rojas urged clients, and the general public, to stay informed about these types of cases so they can recognize when a…

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An Insider Look at How Debt Collectors View the FDCPA

These debt collectors view their violations of the FDCPA as a business decision instead of a lawful requirement that may must abide by.


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