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…
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California Debt Blog: Beware of FS Mediation Group
I wrote before about Regional Arbitation Services. You can read it here and here. I sued them twice and have two defaults against them. I will soon be turning those into judgments. In the meantime, I received a call from…
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 Collection Near Top of Complaints
The Consumer Federation of America has put out a list of the top consumer complaints. Guess what is near the top? Yep, my favorite industry, the debt collection industry! This year, coming in at #3 on the list, is abusive…
California Debt Blog: New Rules in New York for Debt Collectors
The New York Department of Financial Services is proposing new rules for debt collectors.These rules include: 1. Have in hand basic information before they may contact people about a debt; 2. Provide documentation when a person disputes or requests verification…
California Debt Blog: Federal Officials Shut Down California Debt Collector
A great story from Jim Puzzanghera at the LA Times about the Federal Trade Commission, FTC, shutting down a Califlornia debt collector. Who was shut down, you ask? From the story “Among the companies targeted were Western Performance Group and…
California Debt Blog: Consumer Protection Financial Bureau Releases New Letters
The Consumer Protection Financial Bureau (CPFB) has released self help letters. These DIY letters are intended for consumers who are looking to deal with a debt collector without hiring an attorney. There are five letters that consumers can send to…
California Debt Blog: More on Regional Arbitration Services
I have written about Regional Arbitration Services before. Sadly, so have others and others. Apparently, they have the same MO time after time. They call, threaten that the police are coming, then try to bully you into paying them money….
California Debt Blog: Some debt collection phone numbers to watch out for
Based on calls to my office, existing clients and some research there are a few numbers you need to watch for on your caller ID: 1. 347-772-2135 – this is the number that comes up in the fake police scam…
California Debt Blog: Fake Debt Collector Scam
This story is courtesy of News10 in Sacramento and Suzanne Phan.Here are the highlights of the story: “A Yuba City woman nearly fell victim to a terrifying scam involving a fake debt collector and a phony cop. Michelle Bertsch received…