by Consumer Justice Center P.A. | Jan 22, 2020 | Firm News
It doesn’t matter if you’re surprised to hear from a debt collector or you were expecting the call, nothing changes the fact that you have legal rights that you need to protect. If you don’t know what you should and shouldn’t do, it’s...
by Consumer Justice Center P.A. | Dec 26, 2019 | Firm News
Knowing that you owe someone money might bring up feelings of wanting to get them paid off as soon as possible. When the person you owe is a business or agency and you are unable to pay, you might end up having your account sent to a collection agency. Collection...
On behalf of Consumer Justice Center P.A. | Oct 27, 2019 | Firm News
There are many reasons to review your credit report regularly, with the potential to pinpoint a mistake at the top of your list. It’s difficult enough to obtain and maintain a good or excellent credit score without a mistake (or several) on your credit report....
On behalf of Consumer Justice Center P.A. | Sep 26, 2019 | Firm News
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...
On behalf of Consumer Justice Center P.A. | Aug 27, 2019 | Firm News
When a company considers hiring you, they run a background check. When a landlord considers letting you lease a commercial or residential space, they do the same thing. That background check lets them know if you have been truthful with them, if you are actually...
On behalf of Consumer Justice Center P.A. | Aug 19, 2019 | Firm News
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On behalf of Consumer Justice Center P.A. | Jul 29, 2019 | Firm News
In the modern world, everyone must maintain their credit score to navigate many areas of their personal and professional lives. When negative marks make it onto a person’s credit report, their score may drop significantly, keeping them from qualifying for many...
On behalf of Consumer Justice Center P.A. | Jun 28, 2019 | Firm News
When credit reports are wrong, they can be a problem for you. Whether someone else’s information is entered onto your report or debts are sent to collection when they were already paid, it’s important that you address these issues right away. It is normal...
On behalf of Consumer Justice Center P.A. | Jun 2, 2019 | Firm News
If you have a telephone, which most people do, there’s a good chance you have received at least one robocall this week. In addition to causing frustration, especially if you’re in the middle of something important, robocalls are often designed to scam you....
On behalf of Consumer Justice Center P.A. | Apr 29, 2019 | Firm News
There is nothing worse than the thought of losing your home to foreclosure. Not only does this put you out of your home, but it will also impact your finances for many years to come. There are times when your bank has the right to foreclose on your home, such as if...
