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Midwest Recovery Systems Received Millions Collecting Fake Debts

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 20:41

The FTC alleged that Midwest Recovery, and owners Brandon M. Tumber, Kenny W. Conway and Joseph H. Smith, collected more than $24 million from consumers on such debts, largely by debt parking.
What is “debt parking”, also known as “passive debt collection?”

Midland Funding, Encore Capital Group, Asset Acceptance Sued for Violating Consent Order

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 21:11

CFPB Sues Encore Capital Group, Midland Funding, Midland Credit Management, and Asset Acceptance Capital Corp for Collecting Debts Beyond Statute of Limitations without disclosing debts were uncollectable, and other illegal acts

What Makes a Great Bankruptcy Attorney?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 00:06

Find The Right Bankruptcy Lawyer For You
Reprint from a great California bankruptcy attorney – Cathy Moran

Warning – Debt Collectors ‘Friending’ You on Facebook Make Public Demand for Payment

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 20:23

Debt Collectors Can Demand Payment on Facebook Once You ‘Friend’ or ‘Follow’ Them

Paycheck Protection Program – New Funds Available

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 20:50

The Paycheck Protection Program (the second round):

COVID – Consolidated Appropriation Act “CAA” and Bankruptcy 12-27-20

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 03:15

How Does the Consolidated Appropriation Act Intersect with Bankruptcy?
December 27, 2020 Congress passed the longest bill ever – 5,600 pages. The Consolidated Appropriation Act “CAA”, I can only assume, like so many of the other laws created by the Legislative branch, that this huge Act contains lots of special interest provisions, but I regress.  My focus here is to discuss how this Act interconnects with bankruptcy (note – the entire Bankruptcy Code is less than 200 pages).  The following is reprinted for educational purposes only.

Diane and Jay saved us.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 21:08

five-star“Diane and Jay saved us.  We were in deed financial trouble due to my mother’s care.” P.E.

Problems Paying Your Mortgage During COVID? – Check Out the Options

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 20:17

Are you financially stressed right now? What to know about options, from debt negotiation to bankruptcy

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