Three Of My Very Favorite Debt Collectors Have Made The Minnesota All Star Parade

It seems that some debt collectors are not only breaking the law but hire ex cons to help them do it. Three of my real favorites: Van Ru Credit, NCO Financial Systems  and Allied Interstate might have their licenses in jeopardy for hiring criminals to do their dirty work. My friends this is not a [...]

The Weak Economy Wreaks Havoc For Those Having Trouble Paying Government Subsidized Student Loans

The economic downturn has been particularly brutal for those graduates with indebtedness from government subsidized student loans and no meaningful employment. Most media coverage does not address the tawdry side if you will of the illegalities committed by debt collectors who have been contracted by the U.S. Department of Education. Yes, that’s correct. The Dept [...]

Suing A Debt Collector Just Because The Dunning Letter Is Sent To You On A Law Firm Letterhead May Not Cut It

A recent case brought against the notorious Frederick J. Hanna debt collection firm is educational and instructive. In this case James Nichols the plaintiff alleges because he received a dunning letter on law firm letterhead that it constituted a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. His reasoning was that the mere fact that [...]