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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for Pennsylvania Consumers
Fair Credit Reporting Act for Consumers Rights
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More tips to fight aggressive debt collectors...
Posted on 4/28/2010
Payday loan debt collection scams!...
Posted on 4/8/2010
The FTC Swings and Hits another Collector Hard....
Posted on 4/8/2010
Pennsylvanians - Happy Financial Eduation Month!...
Posted on 4/5/2010
A "how to" video on fixing your defaulted student loan and your credit...
Posted on 3/18/2010
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for Pennsylvania Consumers
- FDCPA Lawsuit against Target and local Pittsburgh debt collection lawfirm for filing a lawsuit and attempting to collect a debt that was never owed.
- New Supreme Court decision will not allow debt collectors to use mistakes in interpretations of law to defend themselves in litigation.
- The GAO's Report on Reforming the FDCPA
- The GAO is requesting changes within the FDCPA, these changes are going to Congress. See how these changes will help protect consumers even more!
- Debt Collection Violations Guide for Pennsylvania Consumers
Do you Know What's on Your Credit Report? How to obtain a free report and file disputes...
- Fair Credit Report Act - Workshop to Help Pennsylvania Consumers Understand and Dispute Information on Their Credit Reports!
- Facts for Pittsburgh Consumers About Your Credit Report
Fair Credit Reporting Act for Consumers Rights
- According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) there is a time limit that a negative entry can remain on your credit history.
- Debt Reduction Defendant Settles FTC Charges
- 5 Ways to DESTROY your credit score
- How Does the Fair Credit Reporting Act Affect You and Your Credit Score?
Government Student Loan Rehabilitation
- Wouldn't it be awesome if the government bailed out Americans' student loan debts?
- 5 Common Roadblocks and Solutions when Dealing with repayment under the Student Loan Rehabilitation Program
- Pennsylvania consumer guide for student loan rehabilitation after loans are in default
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- Attorney Jeff Suher's sums up the meaning of the FCRA and how the FDCPA work together in a brief article.
- Complaint against the National Arbitration Form
- Pennsylvania Operation Short Change
- Read About New Consumer Protections Under the Credit Card Reform
- Debt Collectors are Creating New Tactics to Scare and Embarass Debtors
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Jeffrey L. Suher, Esquire
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Education:
Presentations & Speeches:
PBI’s CLE seminar, The Primer on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act will be held to help educate other attorneys in this fast growing field of debt collection.
Jeff Suher will be speaking in Pittsburgh, Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in March, 2010.
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Videos
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for Pennsylvania Consumers:
- Debt Collection - The Case of "Mistaken Identity" A debt collector calls you about a debt that you don't owe!
- Pittsburgh Attorney, Jeff Suher helps a consumer fight a debt collector who repeatedly harassed them over an old credit card debt
- Pittsburgh Attorney, Jeff Suher helps consumers fight Debt Collectors and their abusive and harassing ways.
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FAQ
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for Pennsylvania Consumers
- I'm being harassed by a debt collector outside the state of Pennsylvania. Where can I find an attorney?
- I just received a debt collection letter. What should I do?
- Under the FDCPA, it states that a debt collector cannot disclose a debt to a third party. Who is considered a third party?
Do you Know What's on Your Credit Report? How to obtain a free report and file disputes...
- Where do I really obtain a free copy of my credit report?
- There is an account on my credit report that does not belong to me, what do I do?
Fair Credit Reporting Act for Consumers Rights
Government Student Loan Rehabilitation
- How can I tell if my student loan is a government student loan?
- Under the FFEL, what options do I have for repayment relief once my loans are considered in default?
- What is the difference between student loan delinquency and student loan default?
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- What is the National Arbitration Forum?
- Can I negotiate a payment or the settlement of a debt with the debt collector?
- Can a debt collector take me to Court?
