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Collection Harassment News: Beware of the Fake Debt Collector

By admin on June 10th, 2011 | No Comments

Posted in: Collection Calls, Debt Collectors, Debt Scams    Tags: , , , , , ,

A NJ man recently received phone calls from someone claiming to be a debt collector. As it turns out, he paid his loan back months ago but the phony collection calls still tried to scam him out of hundreds of dollars. He’s telling his story to warn others of the threatening calls and collection harassment he is experiencing over a debt he does not owe. Experts say be careful leaving your personal information on any website, and contact the proper authorities if you are the victim of such calls – including an attorney who will fight for your rights.

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Protecting Seniors Against Financial Fraud

By admin on September 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

Posted in: Stop Debt Collectors    Tags: , , , , ,

In New York, Financial Fraud against seniors is a serious problem and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand plans to crack down on scams and loopholes that have cost NY Seniors over $180 million. Her plan will consist of the following:

1. Increase Penalties for People who Commit Fraud Against Seniors
2. Crack Down on “Senior Advisor” Scams
3. Protect Social Security and Veterans Benefits from Debt Collectors
4. Stop Abusive Mail, Telemarketing and Internet Fraud Against Seniors
5. Workshops on Financial Literacy to Empower and Protect More Seniors

Read the full story with details here: Protecting Seniors Against Financial Fraud.

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