Software and app developers have been hard at work during the past few years developing mobile technology aimed at curbing wrongful repossession (repo) rates of vehicles. One of the standout programs that has emerged from all of their hard work is a mobile platform...
If you have some type of past-due debt (and even if you don't), you could hear from a debt collector. A phone call from a debt collector can catch you off guard, making it difficult to respond in the appropriate manner. Fortunately, when you have a plan for what you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Does it feel like an invasion of your privacy when telemarketers interrupt your work, your dinner or your leisure time? Well, it is! And you have every right to be frustrated. Most of the time, you don't even know how they got your number -- particularly to your...
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...
Traveling and partaking in leisure activities can be some of the most enjoyable experiences of your life. But if you're not careful of what you're doing, you could end up the victim of many forms of fraud. For example, traveling typically requires you to sign a...