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 Bureaus Investment Group In New York or New Jersey?
Sued by Hudson Valley Credit Union?
By: Robert J. Nahoum WHY YOU’RE HERE You may have landed here because: Your bank account is suddenly frozen due to a judgment from Hudson Valley Credit Union. You’ve received a notice from your County Sheriff or a New York City Marshall that your wages will be garnisheed because there is a debt collection judgment against you from Hudson Valley […]
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 […]
Sued By Security Credit Services, 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 Security Credit Services LLC. You’ve received a notice from your County Sheriff or a New York City Marshall […]
Sued By Malen & Associates PC?
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. You call the bank to find out what’s going on and are told to speak some law-firm called Malen & Associates PC. […]
Sued By Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law?
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. You call the bank to find out what’s going on and are told to speak some law-firm called Roach & Murtha Attorneys at […]
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 […]
What to Do When Your Bank Account Is Hacked
What to Do When Your Bank Account Is Hacked By: Robert J. Nahoum THE PROBLEM Your bank account has been hacked, money has been taken without your authorization, and your bank refuses to refund you the stolen money. As cascade of problems overwhelms you – without your money, you can’t afford to pay your […]
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 […]
NY Bans Medical Debt Judgment Liens and Wage Garnishments
By: Robert J. Nahoum On November 23, 2022, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation banning and wage garnishments and home judgment liens in medical-debt collection cases. No one should face the threat of losing their home or falling into further debt after seeking medical care, Governor Hochul said. “I’m proud to sign legislation today that will end this harmful […]