by John Skiba, Esq. | Feb 17, 2015 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits, Fair Debt Collection, FDCPA Claims, Newsletter
It is almost as if they are watching you. Debt collectors seem to appear out of nowhere anytime something positive happens. While you may believe you are just unlucky and that you can’t seem to shake that grey cloud hanging over your head – the truth of...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Feb 11, 2015 | Fair Debt Collection, FDCPA Claims, Newsletter
Recently I spoke with a client who came really close to pulling out his wallet and sending thousands of dollars to a debt collector who had threatened and intimidated him and his family. You may be thinking – “how stupid – I would never do such a...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Feb 4, 2015 | Fair Debt Collection, FDCPA Claims, Newsletter, TCPA
The phone rings…long pause…click…then automated voice comes on to give you a message. Whether it is a telemarketer, a debt collector, or who knows what, we have likely experienced being robo-called by a computerized system. What many people...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jan 27, 2015 | Fair Debt Collection, FDCPA Claims, Newsletter
A favorite tactic of debt collectors is to call the family and friends of the person they are trying to collect money from. And it makes sense…do you want your in-laws…your brother….your best friend…all knowing that you are going through...
by John Skiba, Esq. | Jan 21, 2015 | Collection Law Suits, Debt Collection Lawsuits, Fair Debt Collection, FDCPA Claims, Newsletter
If you are the target of a debt collector it can often feel like the wild wild west where anything goes. Debt collectors know that if they can make you feel the heat that you will be much more likely to pay up. Debt collectors will implement tactics like calling...
