The dating app company Match.com was sued for fraud earlier this week by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The company, which owns several other popular relationships apps such as Tindr, PlentyofFish, Hinge and OkCupid is accused of having defrauded its users into...
How do debt collectors get their money?
When a debt collector contacts you via phone, it's natural to have some fears about what will happen in the future. Before you do anything, you should learn more about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). In short, this act is in place to govern debt...
How can you lawfully gets creditors calls to stop?
If you have outstanding debt, then you likely already know about it and are trying to find a way to pay it off. Incessant calls and letters from creditors can add salt to a wound. You'll be happy to learn that there are lawful ways to get creditors to stop contacting...
Did the repo man breach the peace when taking your car? Act now
There are plenty of law-abiding people working in the repossession business -- and there are also quite a few who act like every repossession is a game they're determined to win. Some of those repo agents are definitely not above breaching the peace to get at your...
Mortgage ads can be very deceptive
When a company gives you a mortgage, you may feel happy and grateful. You feel like they have done you a favor. You needed the loan to buy your dream home, and they agreed to help you out. It's fine to feel excited about getting the house, but that's not really how a...