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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!
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
General
- 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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- Bad Entries on your Credit Will Eventually Fall Off
- The only website to obtain all 3 credit reports for free every year
- Jeff Suher to Host Workshop about the Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for Pennsylvania Consumers
- Jeff Suher files a FDCPA lawsuit - find out what this local woman went through after being sued for a debt she didn't owe....
- If you have ever had a payday loan, watch out for these scams!
- Investigation in Abuse in Student Debt
- Jeff Suher's Debt Collection Guide for Pennsylvania Consumers
- Debt Collector, Mann Bracken Closes Its Doors!
- Debt Collection Abuse at its worst level - a Wrongful Death Action
- Debt Collection Scam by EMAIL
- Debt Collection Company settles Pennsylvania Class Action for 2.5 million
- HEAR IT! Listen to a mob-like threatening debt collection call
- A Debt Collector hounds a man to death, widow files a lawsuit
- Attorney Debt Collector Loses for Renting out His Letterhead
- Crack Down on Abusive Debt Collectors
- Debt collectors will stop at nothing to get paid
- Woman Files Lawsuit for a Debt Collector posting on MySpace!
- FDCPA violations for contacting neighbors and relatives
- Article from Johnstown PA newspaper
- A Debt Collector Can Ease Your Pain, WHAT??????
- Debt Collectors who try to collect "Phantom Debts"
- Let's Share - A comment posted on our BLOGS regarding debt collectors
- It's Crazy! As the Economy Gets Worse, Debt Collectors Get More Desperate!
- Local Complaints About Debt Collectors Have Doubled in Pittsburgh
- Pennsylvania Consumers - What You Can Do to Make a Difference!
- Jeff Suher represents Pittsburgh consumer whose credit card was stolen by Buffalo Debt Collector
- A Debt Collection Company that "May" Train and Encourage Employees to Violate the FDCPA - sued in Pennsylvania
- What to do if a Debt Collector Sues You.
- A Need to Know Debt Collection Tactic to Harass and Threaten you into paying an Old Debt
- National Action Financial Services, NAFS - Typical debt collection company and numerous consumer complaints!
- What can I do to stop debt collection calls about OLD DEBT
- Harassing Debt Collection Calls from India to the U.S.
- Debt Collection Complaints going UP; what to do if you get a telephone call in Pittsburgh. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE
- 10 Ways to Curb Sleazy Debt Collectors In Pittsburgh
- Haunted and harassed by old debts?
- A Missouri Judge Orders a Debt Collector to pay $854,389.00
- Holiday Help with Credit Cards
- Help Stop Debt Collection Harassment!
- General
- April is Pennsylvania Financial Education Month
- Mortgage Servicing Company - HomEq - being sued for deceptive practices
- Credit Card Issuers already finding ways to "Work Around" the System
- Deceptive Mortgage Servicing Company Wreaks Havoc in this Family's Life
- Student Loan Rehabilitation Guide
- More breaking news on the lawsuit against NAF - Arbitration Reform!
- Lawsuit filed against the National Arbitration Forum - if you own a credit card this is life-changing!
- Pennsylvania joins Operation Short Change
- Chase credit-card holders beware of rate increases
- Pass the Credit Card Act NOW!!!!
- Even the President thinks "Enough is Enough, on Credit Card Tactics" Just read it for yourself!
- Obama pushes to put a tighter rein on credit card companies!!!!!
- Banks may have to prepare for Credit Card Write-offs
- Who is Jenny Anderson and why is she the new scare tactic for one debt collection company?
- Consumer files an FDCPA lawsuit because of an old credit card debt and wins $311,000
- Palisades Collection Company sues a man and loses lawsuit on Appeal!
- Palisades Collection Company sues a man and loses lawsuit on Appeal!
- Process Server for Debt Collection Companies ARRESTED today for "Sewer Service"
- Debt Collection Lawsuits Not Being Served - Is this Part of the Collection Business?
- Video - Debt Collectors posing as Law Enforcement Officers and Lawyers
- Government requests the FTC to investigate debt collectors who chase surviving relatives for money
- Jeff Suher with TIPS on negotiating settlements with debt collectors
- IRS Will No Longer Use Debt Collectors
- Dead People - The Collection Industry's New Goldmine!
- The FTC Urges Reform of the Federal Debt Collection Law
- Top Consumer Complaints Reported to the FTC in 2008
- Consumers are Standing Up to Facebook's Terms of Use
- 7 Payday Loan Companies are Ordered by Federal Court to Cease Unfair Collection Practices
- Pittsburgh Debt Collection - 7 Great Tips on Dealing with Zombie Debt
- Busy week- new case
- Do you think this is Mis-Use of a Debt Collection Agency?
- Dad's Poem
- Jeff's lesson of the week.....
- Where was Jeff this week?
- What did TIna do this week?
- What did Jeff do this week?
- NCO Financial Systems paid PA consumers over $300,000
- Debt Collectors and the Economic Crisis of 2009, some things to ponder.......
- Jeff to appear on KDKA tomorrow, January 22nd
- No Phone, no problem! Warning, Pennsylvania Consumers: Debt Collectors Will do what it takes to find you
- The Tale of a Dead Man Walking....
- Credit Card Companies vs. College Student - Who is responsible for the financial future of college students?
- Does your credit card debt die with you, or can it come back to to haunt those you left behind???
- VIDEO - Outrageous Debt Collection Calls, and how a debt collector becomes "Mr. Mean"
- The Bureau of Collection Recovery Inc. - Calls a Pittsburgh Consumer a deadbeat and a liar!
- Tina's Personal Credit Story!
- Debt Collectors are SOOO Sleazy, Watch This Video!
- The Vicious Cycle of Debt Collection: The Universal Default Clause, is it in your Credit Card Agreement?
- Handling Harassment by Debt Collectors!
- PITTSBURGH DEBT COLLECTION ON THE RISE
Practice Areas
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Attorney for Pennsylvania Consumers
- The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) for Pennsylvania Consumers
- Attorney – Fair Credit Reporting Act – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Attorney – Personal Injury – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
News
- More tips to fight aggressive debt collectors
- Payday loan debt collection scams!
- The FTC Swings and Hits another Collector Hard.
- Pennsylvanians - Happy Financial Eduation Month!
- A "how to" video on fixing your defaulted student loan and your credit
- Banker at BoA gets screwed on his Morgtage and gets Collection Calls
- Debt Collection Company charged in wrongful death case
- Foreclosures Are On the Rise - What you need to know!
- Debt Collectors Lie, Cheat, and Make False Threats!
- Student Loans are the New Indentured Servitude
- Debt Collectors are at the top of the Complaint List for 2008
- Largest U.S. Bank throws Arbitration Out the Door
- National Arbitration Forum works against Consumers, NOT for the consumers
- Oxford Management Services settles with the FTC for $225,000
- Debt Threats - Collectors are holding nothing back
- Senator Chris Dodd: Credit Crisis
- Debt Collector Loses Collection Case Appeal
- Pittsburgh Consumers and Consumers all over the world fighting back over debt!
- An Owner of a Debt Collection Company speaks out about how business is booming!
- Pittsburgh Debt Collection Tips: 7 Great Ways to Deal with Zombie Debts!
- Pittsburgh Women Fight Back Against Bad Debt Collectors
- Even Debt Collectors Have Hit Economic Hard Times
- Swindlers Find Growing Market in Foreclosure
- Attention: Consumers In Pittsburgh - Credit Card Companies are Willing to Deal Over Debt
- Pittsburgh Study: College Students Pile on Credit Card Debt
- Man sets himself on FIRE after receiving so many debt collection calls
- Indian Call Center Workers Demand Money
- UPDATE: IRS REFUSES TO STOP USING PRIVATE DEBT COLLECTORS
- Debt Collectors on a Rampage, Pittsburgh Attorney Jeff Suher Can Help
- Banks vs. Consumers
- IRS Faulted for Lax Identity Theft Protection Efforts
- AFNI, Inc. - Debt Collector Goes After Expired Verizon Bills
- Avoid Debt-Collection Abuse
- Debt Collection Abuse - the FDCPA Stops the Playground Bully
- Abuse by Debt Collectors Growing in Pittsburgh
- Zombie Debt - Can Haunt you forever
- Curbing Sleazy Debt Collectors
- Americans' Bad Credit is on the Rise
- Collection Agency's Threats Deemed Illegal
- JEFF SUHER TO HOLD DEBT ABUSE SEMINAR
- Complaints mount about debt collectors
- Hold on to Your Seat: America and The Debt Based Economy
- Florida Sues Collection Agency
- US Central Bank Chief Faces Senate Questions on Housing Foreclosures
- Poll: Americans dislike corporate misdeeds over frivolous lawsuits
- Big Money in Bad Debt: How Collection Agencies Make Billions
- Johns Hopkins Aid Official Resigns
- Lawrence Walsh: Old electric bill still carries charge
- Games Credit Card Companies Play
- Recording raises questions about tax collection calls
- Maxed Out!
- Attorney Jeff Suher speaks to attorneys about the FCRA and the FDCPA
Case Results
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for Pennsylvania Consumers
- A Pennsylvania Consumer Resolves Harassment Lawsuit against Midpoint Resolution Group
- Debt Collector Accuses Pittsburgh Consumer of Committing Fraud and Threatens her with Jail Time!
- A DEBT COLLECTOR THAT MAY SECRETLY TRAIN AND ENCOURAGE ITS EMPLOYEES TO VIOLATE THE FDCPA - SUED IN PENNSYLVANIA
- Pittsburgh consumer recovers money - debt collector contacts a third party and violates the FDCPA
- False Threats of Court Action & Wage Garnishment
- Case settled against Oxford Management - Student Loan Debt
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- Fair Credit Reporting Act for Consumers Rights
- Fair Credit case settled - wrong information on credit report found
- Fair Credit case settled - wrong information on credit report found
- Jeff Suher settles Pennsylvania FCRA lawsuit against credit reporting agency for reporting false information
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Document Library
- 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
- FDCPA violations for contacting third parties
- Pennsylvania Consumers, Be aware of debt collectors that contact you about a debt you don't owe.
- Debt Collector Accuses Pittsburgh Consumer of Committing a Crime and Threatens Jail Time
- Debt Collector Harasses Pittsburgh Consumer and Threatens Physical Harm
- RipOff Reports Article: National Enterprise Systems Intimidation at work
- RipOff Report Articles: National Action Financial Services, Inc. (NAFS)
- FTC Annual Report Summary of Debt Collection Violations
- Consumer Advocate Bud HIbbs' Worst Debt Collector List
- The Six Taboos of Debt Collectors!
- 10 THINGS DEBT COLLECTORS DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW!!
- 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
- General
- 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
- Pittsburgh Attorney Jeff Suher in Negotiating Settlements/Payments with Debt Collection Company
- Credit Card Collections are Big with Debt Collectors - Let's begin searching for the solution!
- What will debt collectors do in 2009 given the current economic crisis?
- Fast-Cash Predatory Lending - what you need to know
- Debt Collection Calls from India to the U.S.
- Attend a Free Viewing of the Film MAXED OUT and Win a $250 Gift Certificate
- JEFF SUHER TO PRESENT SEMINAR ON “MAXED OUT”
- "Rehabilitation:" What Debt Collectors Don't Want You To Know
- Debt Collection Agencies: Big Money in Bad Debt
- One Month With The Credit Card Companies
- Games Credit Card Companies Play
- Prohibited Debt Collection Practices
- Debt Collector Directory
Video Library
- 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.
- Consumer Attorney, Jeff Suher interviewed on Channel 11 News about debt collection in Pittsburgh
- A Consumer sues a Debt Collector and Wins, Attorney Jeff Suher in Pittsburgh can help you do the same!
- General:
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Can I tape record my conversations with the debt collector?
- Your parent or spouse passes away and a debt collector calls. Are you obligated under law to pay their debt?
- A debt collector keeps harassing me about a debt I do not owe, what can I do?
- Can a debt collector garnish your wages?
- A debt collector contacted me at 9:30 p.m., can they do this?
- Can a debt collector contact me at my place of business?
- A debt collector told gave me a Court number, telling me that I would be sued if I don't come out with money by a certain date, can they do this?
- A debt collector told me that they were going to call the PA Attorney's Office because of a bad check, they told me I would go to jail for a felony. Is this true?
- Can a debt collector request and cash a post-dated check?
- What if I think a letter is from an attorney?
- What must the debt collector tell me about the debt?
- May a debt collector contact anyone else about my debt?
- What if I'm represented by an attorney?
- Can I stop a debt collector from contacting me?
- How may a debt collector contact me?
- What debts are covered?
- What control do I have over payment of debts?
- Who is a debt collector?
- 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?
- General
Resources
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for Pennsylvania Consumers
- Do you Know What's on Your Credit Report? How to obtain a free report and file disputes...
- I.D. Theft Affidavit...What to do if you feel your a victim of identity theft
- The real free credit report
- Fair Credit Reporting Act for Consumers Rights
- Government Student Loan Rehabilitation
- Debt Collectors and Credit Bureau information
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- Pennsylvania website for finances and help with financial issues
- Foreclosure Rights in Pennsylvania
- Guide to tape recording phone conversations within the 50 states
- Pittsburgh Consumers who want Fair Arbitration Clauses!!!!
- Dateline NBC Debt Collectors and Americas Debt Investigations
- Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate
- Pennsylvania Consumers DO NOT CALL LIST
- NACA - National Association of Consumer Advocates
- Ripoff Reports, By Consumers for Consumers
- Maxed Out Movie Clips
- Americans for Fairness in Lending
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Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for Pennsylvania Consumers:
- Pittsburgh Attorney, Jeff Suher helps consumers fight Debt Collectors and their abusive and harassing ways.
- Consumer Attorney, Jeff Suher interviewed on Channel 11 News about debt collection in Pittsburgh
- A Consumer sues a Debt Collector and Wins, Attorney Jeff Suher in Pittsburgh can help you do the same!
General:
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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...
- There is an account on my credit report that does not belong to me, what do I do?
- Where do I really obtain a free copy of my credit report?
Fair Credit Reporting Act for Consumers Rights
Government Student Loan Rehabilitation
- What is the difference between student loan delinquency and student loan default?
- Under the FFEL, what options do I have for repayment relief once my loans are considered in default?
- How can I tell if my student loan is a government student loan?
General
- 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?
