Enforcing your right against debt collector harassment
September 3, 2015
Filing for bankruptcy is one way to stop harassing phone calls and letters from debt collectors, but it is not
Los Angeles one of the 10 worst cities for credit card debt
August 12, 2015
If you are living in Los Angeles and struggling with credit card debt, you are not alone. In fact, millions
Consumers: be mindful of debt collection abuses
July 17, 2015
For consumers, dealing with debt can be an extremely stressful task. This is particularly the case when creditors are aggressively
JPMorgan Chase to pay $200M to settle debt collection complaints
July 14, 2015
JPMorgan Chase, the United States’ largest bank, has agreed to a settlement of cases brought against it by 47 states
FCC rulings aim to boost consumer rights
July 2, 2015
Phone calls from telemarketers can be downright annoying. Whether the calls are coming in during working hours or at the
PayPal backs off, slightly, on new robocall policy
June 15, 2015
In a couple of weeks, online payment service PayPal will be changing its terms of service to start robocalling and
Online survey suggests that credit-card debt is highest since ’09
June 10, 2015
Here is one sign that the economy is improving: credit card debt is going up again. This could mean that
Link suggested between credit card debt and depression
May 13, 2015
Nearly everyone who has been in credit card debt knows how stressful it can be. Of course, overly aggressive and
Maker of TurboTax facing class-action suit over ID theft
April 30, 2015
The maker of online tax software TurboTax is facing accusations from at least two people that it did not do
What debt collectors legally cannot say to you
April 23, 2015
We have spoken before in this blog about the limits state and federal law put on the tactics debt collection
How to dig yourself out of credit card debt
April 15, 2015
Credit card debt is a huge burden for many people in Los Angeles. For some, a sudden job loss or
How can I get a debt collector to stop contacting me?
April 10, 2015
Debt collection agencies can be relentless in their pursuit of your money. Their ability to call and write to you
California’s Lemon Law protects buyers of unfixable vehicles
April 1, 2015
If the motor vehicle you bought recently just cannot seem to run consistently, it is natural to feel extremely frustrated.
Debt collectors sometimes pursue false claims
March 18, 2015
Dealing with a debt collection agency that uses abusive, illegal tactics is bad enough. Imagine if you do not even
More about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
March 4, 2015
It has been a few weeks since we discussed options people in California who are being harassed by debt collectors
What are my options for dealing with debt collection agents?
February 12, 2015
If you buy something with a credit card it’s fair to expect that a company that has a stake in
How do I get made the member of a class action lawsuit?
January 29, 2015
Class actions can be large and complex. Many class action suits involving a defective product or a law-breaking creditor can
California law comes down hard on secret telephone recording
January 17, 2015
Anyone who has called a customer service hotline has heard this message before being connected to an agent: “This call
SiriusXM settles consumer fraud claims
December 24, 2014
Digital radio giant SiriusXM has promised to repay customers affected by its fraudulent business practices, change its subscription cancellation policies
How does California’s Lemon Law work?
December 4, 2014
Buying a car should be an exciting event. Many of us only buy a new car a few times in
Phone solicitation harassment? The TCPA can help
November 14, 2014
Telephone solicitations are so unpopular that it is a wonder that American companies still use this tactic to try to
What to do if debt collectors keep calling you for someone else…
May 30, 2013
After a long day at work, the phone rings and your child answers it and says. “There is someone on
