People in Illinois who are facing significant debt have enough to think about as they seek to navigate their financial struggles without receiving an endless stream of calls from debt collectors, businesses and others seeking to collect. Behaviors such as harassment...
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Proposed changes to unfair debt collection law can impact debtors
For Indiana residents who are dealing with debt and have fallen behind in their payments, their worries go far beyond what they owe. They extend to the constant phone calls and notices in the mail with increasingly aggressive demands for payment. To shield these...
What are consumer rights with debt collector communication?
When an Illinois resident is in debt and falls behind on the payments, it is to be expected that the creditors will make contact to try and collect. This can be the most overwhelming and intimidating aspects of the entire situation. However, debtors should remember...
The Frankfort Law Group competently handles consumer fraud cases
Consumer fraud is more common than many people realize. The truth of the matter, though, is that there are a number of scams and schemes designed to defraud innocent and unsuspecting individuals of their hard-earned money. Sometimes these scams are intentionally...
Chain referral and pyramid schemes in Illinois
Illinois and Indiana consumers should be able to participate in the marketplace without fear of being taken advantage of by others. This is why the law seeks to protect these consumers from fraud. Unfortunately, though, far too many individuals are unaware of the...
Consumer fraud: mortgage fraud and fake charities
Many Illinois and Indiana residents are likely to give little, if any, thought about consumer protection. After all, most of us enter various markets with the expectation that our identities and finances will be protected from scammers, thieves and those who use...
FTC’s consumer fraud report shows extent of the problem
Fraud can touch individuals and businesses in a wide variety of ways. The Federal Trade Commission recently released its annual report on consumer fraud, and the numbers are eye opening. The report indicates that nearly three million fraud reports were filed, with...
Seek help when facing unfair debt collection
As a consumer, you have certain legal rights. One of those rights is to be free from unfair debt collection practices. Although this may seem like a no-brainer, avoiding it in real life can be quite difficult. One reason is that there is an unfair balance of power in...
Are telemarketing calls increasing your cell phone bill?
Your cell phone jangles and buzzes. Someone is calling you! In this day of social media and texting, phones calls can seem like a rare treat. You don't recognize the number, but you answer anyway, hoping that you'll soon enjoy a conversation with a friend or family...
Debt collection and the validation of debts
Being in debt can leave just about anyone stressed; especially when the debt is so overwhelming that it affects your day-to-day living. When you fall behind on your bills, you may find yourself being contacted by debt collectors. Although these companies can be pretty...