What to Have Ready Before a Free Consultation with an Auto Fraud Lawyer

By: Robert J. Nahoum What to Have Ready Before a Free Consultation With a Lawyer When you contact an auto fraud lawyer for a free consultation, preparation makes a big difference. Taking time to gather the right information and documents helps your attorney quickly understand your situation and offer meaningful guidance. Having these details ready will make the consultation more […]

Sued By Bureaus Investment Group In New York or New Jersey?

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 Bureaus Investment Group.   You’ve received a notice from your County Sheriff or a New York City Marshall that […]

Sued By CKS Prime Investments LLC In New York or New Jersey?

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 CKS Prime Investments LLC.   You’ve received a notice from your County Sheriff or a New York City Marshall […]

What Is — and Is Not — an Unauthorized Transfer Under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act

What Is — and Is Not — an Unauthorized Transfer Under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act By: Robert J. Nahoum When a withdrawal or payment shows up on your bank account that you don’t recognize, it can be alarming. Fortunately, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) protects consumers from unauthorized electronic fund transfers. But not every unexpected transaction qualifies as […]

CFPB Takes Action Against Debt Collection Mill Forster & Garbus to Halt Junk Debt Collection Lawsuits

By: Robert J. Nahoum The Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) brought a court proceeding against prolific debt collection mill Forster & Garbus alleging that the law firm illegally sued consumers on behalf of big national banks including Citibank and Discover, among others. In an announcement by the CFPB, it was reported that “If approved by the court, the proposed […]