Yes, it is true. The internet is hurting you. It is out there making your life more difficult and making my life more difficult. It is causing you to believe things that are not true. Let me start with this:…
Posts Tagged With: debt collector
California Debt Blog: People v. Persolve – my perspective
The California 5th District Court of Appeals came out with a decision on August 15, 2013. That decision, in People v. Persolve, is an interesting discussion of the litigation privilege. Here is a good blurb in Enligsh from California Appellate…
California Debt Blog: Beware of Upstate New York Debt Collectors
I was doing some checking on a debt collector that left a voice mail for one of my clients. In the voice mail, the debt collector threatened to turn this matter over to the DA for a bench warrant. (That…
California Debt Blog: The Consumer Protection Financial Bureau Wants to Hear From You
This comes to you from the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau: We want to hear about your debt collection experience—weigh in now. Since we began taking debt collection complaints a few months ago, companies have responded to more than 5,000 debt…
California Debt Blog: Debt Collectors Using Facebook, Twitter
KSL-5 out of Utah is reporting on debt collectors using social media to track down debtors. This shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to anyone. Debt collectors will use whatever technology they can to try to get as much information…
California Debt Blog: The End of Brachfeld Law Group
Today in my mail came a letter dated October 22, 2013 from GGG Partners in Atlanta, GA. The letter states “On October 20, 2013, Brachfeld Law Group, PC (“Brachfeld”) determined that it was in the best interests of all stakeholders…
California Debt Blog: Debt collection industry ripped – again
In the “not so surprising” news category, a new report rips the debt collection industry. This report, however, goes a step further. The report suggests that states are not doing enough to help struggling consumers. The report from the NCLC,…
California Debt Blog: Debt Collector Fined for Text Messages, Envelope
This is a new one for me. When I read this story, I thought maybe I was reading The Onion. But, I went back and looked and it was from ABC. Here is the opening paragraph: “A debt collector is…
California Debt Blog: 5 MISTAKES YOU MUST AVOID WITH YOUR CREDIT
Most people have heard that they should be careful with the credit. However, when it comes to the dos and don’ts of credit, most people have no idea what to do. Here are some tips to help avoid mistakes with…
California Debt Blog: 3 Frequent Debt Collection Violations
Debt collectors make mistakes – a lot of them. Not all debt collectors, but a fair number of them. When they do, you need to be able to assert your rights. So let me share with you three very frequent…