By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM: Three scenarios might have led you this article: You have just been notified by your bank that your account has been frozen because there is a debt collection judgment against you by some company called Velocity Investments LLC. You’ve received a notice from your County Sheriff or a New York City Marshall that […]
Sued By Velocity Investments LLC In New York or New Jersey?
How Electronic Signatures Changed Auto Financing
By: Robert J. Nahoum The rise of electronic signatures has transformed how auto sales are completed. Dealerships can now finalize transactions instantly, allowing consumers to sign purchase and financing documents electronically from a tablet or computer. While convenient, this digital shift has also created new opportunities for deception. Unscrupulous dealers may use electronic signature platforms to slip unauthorized products into […]
How Bank Representative Impersonation Scams Work
By: Robert J. Nahoum Bank representative impersonation scams have surged in recent years as fraudsters use increasingly convincing tactics to trick consumers into sending money or revealing account access. These scams often begin with a phone call, text, or email that appears to come from your bank. The scammer might spoof the bank’s legitimate phone number or email address, making […]
What Qualifies as a Billing Error under the Fair Credit Biling Act (FCBA)
By: Robert J. Nahoum A billing error under the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) occurs when a credit card statement contains mistakes such as unauthorized charges, incorrect amounts, charges for goods or services not received, or computational errors. FCBA lawsuits allow consumers to dispute these errors efficiently, and aggrieved consumers may recover financial damages and, in some cases, attorneys’ fees. […]
Common Examples of Unauthorized Credit Card Transactions and Bank Liability Under the Fair Credit Billing Act
By: Robert J. Nahoum The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) is a vital federal consumer protection law that shields consumers from unfair credit card billing practices, including unauthorized transactions. If you find unfamiliar charges on your credit card statement, the FCBA provides important protections and a procedure to dispute those charges, potentially resulting in bank liability for the disputed amounts. […]
How to Get Your Money Back After You’ve Given You Bank Account App Password to Fraudster
By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM You got a phone call from what you thought was a representative of your bank and were told that your account was at risk. Concerned, you were convinced to give the caller your username and password. You later learn that the caller was a fraudster not a legitimate bank representative and they emptied the […]
The Fair Credit Billing Act: What You Need to Know
By: Robert J. Nahoum The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) is a federal law that protects consumers from unfair billing practices. The FCBA applies to open-end credit accounts, such as credit cards, charge cards, and home equity lines of credit. The FCBA covers a wide range of billing errors, including: Charges that you didn’t make Charges for goods or […]
What is an Information Subpoena in a Consumer Debt Collection Lawsuit?
By: Robert J. Nahoum If you have been served with an information subpoena in a consumer debt collection lawsuit, you may be wondering what it is and what you need to do to comply. An information subpoena is a court order that requires you to provide information to the judgment creditor. A judgment creditor is someone who sued someone else […]
How a Default Judgment Can Result in a Lien on Your Home
By: Robert J. Nahoum If you have been sued by a debt collector and you lose the case, or if you fail to answer the case the debt collector will obtain a judgment against you. A judgment is a court order that says you owe the debt collector money. In New York State, the judgment results in a lien on […]
Benefits of Hiring an Attorney to Represent You in a New York Debt Collection Lawsuit
By: Robert J. Nahoum If you have been sued by a debt collector in New York, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. You may be tempted to ignore the lawsuit, but this is a mistake. Ignoring a debt collection lawsuit can have serious consequences, including a default judgment against you. A default judgment is a […]