The assets of and Orlando-based debt collection company were frozen by Attorney General Pam Bondi after its employees were accused of collecting debt through illegal means. The company goes by the names Vanderbilt & Associats, LLC and Buchanan Capital Management. The employees of the company were allegedly posing as police officers and government officials in order … Read more
Orlando Debt Collection Scam
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Debt Collection Scams
Posted on November 14, 2012 byThere are many debt collection scams going on across the country. Allied Litigation Group, a company that claims to be based out of Houston, Texas, has been named a phony debt collection agency by the Better Business Bureau. It is only one of the debt collection scams affecting people nationwide. Complaints against the “company” have … Read more
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Debt Collection – Know Your Agreement and the Law
Posted on February 13, 2012 byWhenever you enter into a contract, it is important to read the fine print. It is also important to have an attorney review the contract so that you fully understand the contract and the laws that are applicable to the contract. Most contracts for credit cards and other such contracts contain clauses that state not … Read more
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Bank calls grieving widow almost 50 times a day in regards to her husband’s debt
Posted on October 7, 2011 byHave you been harassed by a debt collector? Debt collectors are required to abide by strict rules under both Florida Law and Federal Law. Those rules are designed to protect both the consumer and the integrity of the American credit system. Take a look at the situation in the story below: “Bank of America bombarded … Read more
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What you can do to maintain your attorney-client privilege!
Posted on September 27, 2011 byThe attorney-client privilege is a sacred thing. It provides protection to the matters you discuss with your attorney that relate to your case. However, there are ways that you as the client can break the attorney-client privilege that can be detrimental to your case. It is important for a client to be candid with their … Read more
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How can an experienced fair debt collection practices attorney help me?
Posted on September 20, 2011 byDebt collectors are required to abide by strict rules under both Florida Law and Federal Law. Those rules are designed to protect both the consumer and the integrity of the American credit system. What are my rights under the debt collection laws? Within five (5) days of the first communication by a debt collector to … Read more
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Having Trouble Getting a Foreign Arbitration Award Enforced?
Posted on August 15, 2011 byBoyer Law Firm knows how difficult it can be to receive a favorable arbitration award. We also understand that having such an award enforced can be a troublesome process. There are a number of Conventions, Acts and treaties that may apply to the enforcement of such awards. In the U.S. alone, when attempting to … Read more
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What a 1099 Form Means in a Short Sale or Foreclosure?
Posted on August 9, 2011 byWhen a property is foreclosed or a short sale closed, the net sale price is applied toward the debt, but it doesn’t satisfy the entire obligation. The rest is usually either forgiven or written off. The number reported on the Form 1099 is the amount of the loan that was not repaid, not the total … Read more
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The Importance of a Hardship Letter
Posted on May 23, 2011 byA major procedure that borrowers often overlook in loan modification issues is the hardship letter. To apply for any mortgage assistance that involves cutting your monthly payments to match your current financial standing, banks and lenders require you to write a hardship letter, which contains the reasons for the default as well as your next … Read more
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Are you being harassed by Debt Collectors?
Posted on May 19, 2011 byHave you been harassed by a debt collector? Debt collectors are required to abide by strict rules under both Florida Law and Federal Law. Those rules are designed to protect both the consumer and the integrity of the American credit system. If an unscrupulous debt collector is harassing you, Boyer Law Firm, PLLC can help … Read more
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