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Consumer Fraud
Scam Alert: Beware of Scammers Trying to Collect On Fake Payday Loans
Consumer Protection Laws
Fake and Counterfeit Goods Are No Bargain
Sell Safely and Tax-Free at Your Garage Sale
Food Stamp Fraud
Loss, Theft and Your Social Security Number
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US Small Claims Court
Collecting on Small Claims Judgments
Success In Small Claims Court
Small Claims Court: Paying a Judgment
Defending a Small Claims Case
Small Claims Court In Your State
Small Claims Court Terms
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Vehicle Finance & Repair
Should You Purchase a New or Used Vehicle?
Buying A Used Car From a Private Seller
Lemon Laws and Your Vehicle Warranty
Dealer or Repair Shop: Which to Choose When Fixing Your Car?
Pros and Cons of Leasing a Vehicle
Consumer Law Car Purchase FAQ
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Consumer Contracts
What Happens If You Can't Pay a Utility Bill?
Problems with Rent A Center
Credit Card Applications: What Companies Want to Know About You
'Paid in Full' Check Memo
The Two Main Types of Cell Phone Contracts
When Can Children Fly Alone
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Warranty Law
Check That Date: Expired Goods on Store Shelves
Frequently Asked Warranty Questions
Disputes over Vehicle Warranties
Vehicle Warranties
Do I Need That Extended Warranty, Really?
Warranties May be Full or Limited Read Them Carefully
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Debt Collection
What Happens to Debt After Death?
What Will Happen If You Can't Make Your Car Loan Payment?
How Payday Loans Work: Facts and Warnings
Types of Debt and Debt Collection Practices
Respond to Credit Card Debt Claims
Large Debt Collectors under the Microscope
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Identity Theft
If You're a Victim of Identity Theft
Check for Trust Marks on Internet Sites Before You Buy
Ways Personal Information is Stolen
Child Identity Theft Is on the Rise
Ways an Identity Thief Uses Personal Information
Beware of Twitter Hack Attacks
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Consumer Banking
What to Know Before Applying for a Personal Loan
Linking a Checking Account and Debit Card Could be Risky
Using Credit Cards Correctly in Trying Economic Times
Keep an Eye on Your Savings Account
Prepaid Debit Cards Largely Unregulated
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Lemon Law
State Lemon Laws
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Q: I was verbally assaulted by an 2 employees at Walmart. It has affected me emotionally and physically
Mark Tischhauser, Esq.

Answered 10 minutes ago by  Mark Tischhauser, Esq.

This is a clearly histrionic explanation as had you legitimately feared for your life you would have sceamed for help, dialed 911 or simething along those lines. If being called a "smart ass" is as yo ...Read more

Q: I believe my mortgage company has "over billed" me and my mortgage should have been fully paid approximately 14 months ago. How do I procede?
Michael D. Siegel

Answered 1 week ago by  Michael D. Siegel

Get a payment history and payoff letter from the mortgage company to see how they are calculating it.  You can sue them to cancel the mortgage, but see where the discrepancy lies.

Q: I am a victim of identity theft due to a port out scam on my T-Mobile cell phone. Are there any lawyers in Fl representing people for this?
Mark Tischhauser, Esq.

Answered 1 month ago by  Mark Tischhauser, Esq.

We handle such cases - the issue will revolve around whether its on a contingent fee, hourly rate/retainer or some blended fee structure. This will be determined on what fault T-Mobile had in the port ...Read more

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THE SECOND CIRCUIT SAYS SENDING “ROBO” TEXTS DO NOT VIOLATE THE TCPA

Blog posted 2 months ago in Consumer Law by David S. Katz

1.In Latner v. Mount Sinai Health System, Inc., the Second Circuit Federal Court of Appeals decided that a health care system has the right to send “robo” texts reminding its patients abou ... Read more

HOW TO DRAFT A CONSUMER DEMAND LETTER UNDER G.L.c. 93A, SECTION 9

Blog posted 2 months ago in Consumer Law by David S. Katz

A. THE CHAPTER 93A, SECTION 9 CONSUMER PROTECTION DEMAND LETTER REMAINS A FAVORITE WEAPON OF CHOICE FOR AN AGGRIEVED PLAINTIFF. Litigation involving claims of unfair or deceptive business practices un ... Read more

AN INDIANA HOTEL CHARGES A CUSTOMER FOR A NEGATIVE ON LINE REVIEW

Blog posted 2 months ago in Consumer Law by David S. Katz

A.THE ABBEY INN AND SUITES OF NASHVILLE, INDIANA DOES THE UNTHINKABLE. In March of 2016, Katrina Arthur and her husband were guests at the Abbey Inn in Nashville, Indiana. In statements made to the pr ... Read more

WHAT TO DO IN RECEIPT OF A CHAPTER 93A CONSUMER PROTECTION DEMAND LETTER

Blog posted 2 months ago in Consumer Law by David S. Katz

Massachusetts has a very powerful and comprehensive consumer protection statute that allows consumers to file a lawsuit against a business for unfair and deceptive trade practices. If you are a Massac ... Read more

Landlord Tenant Law in California

Blog posted 11 months ago in Consumer Law, Landlord and Tenant Law by Stanley Dawe Prowse

Busily micromanaging the residential rental market from Sacramento, our legislators have made landlord-tenant law in California a minefield for landlords. Here’s one mine you might not know abou ... Read more

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