Tromberg, Morris & Poulin Agrees to Dismiss Debt Collection Lawsuit Due to Identity Theft

By: Robert J. Nahoum Our client was recently sued in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County by the prolific debt collection law-fIrm Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, PLLC on behalf of its client the high-interest rate lender Sofi Lending Corp.  The lawsuit led to the discovery that our client was the victim of widespread identity theft. […]

Debt Buyer Unifund CCR, LLC Filed 3,597 NY Debt Collection Cases In 2015

By: Robert J. Nahoum Unifund CCR, LLC, also known as Unifund CCR Partners, is an notorious collection agency and “junk debt buyerâ€, buying up portfolios of old junk debt from banks, credit card companies, hospitals, doctors, cell phone companies and car companies for pennies on the dollar. According to the New York State Unified Court System, Unifund filed a modest […]

How To Ensure Debt Collection Lawyers Obey The Law

By: Robert J. Nahoum   Federal debt collection laws known as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA for short) regulates the collection of consumer debts by third party debt collectors.  The FDCPA precludes debt collectors from using false, misleading, deceptive and harassing debt collection tactics. A “debt collector†is defined under the FDCPA as “any person who . . . […]

Who is the Least Sophisticated Consumer?

By: Robert J. Nahoum   THE PROBLEM: You’ve fallen behind on bills and get a debt collection letter from a lawyer.  The letter says that if you don’t pay a $75 medical bill you will be sued. You’re a pretty smart guy and you know that the lawyer is just blowing smoke – he’s not really going to sue you for […]

Sued By NCO Financial Systems, Inc. In New York or New Jersey?

By: Robert J. Nahoum             THE PROBLEM: You have just been served was a summons and complaint.  NCO Financial Systems, Inc. or one of its affiliated companies is suing you for an old debt. WHO IS NCO FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, INC.?: NCO Financial Systems, Inc. is an infamous “debt buyerâ€, buying up portfolios of old debt from […]

Sued By Erin Capital Management, LLC In New York or New Jersey?

By: Robert J. Nahoum   THE PROBLEM: You have just been served was a summons and complaint.  Erin Capital Management, LLC is suing you for an old debt. WHO IS  ERIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC?: Erin Capital Management, LLC is an infamous “debt buyerâ€, buying up portfolios of old debt from banks, credit card companies, hospitals, doctors, cell phone companies and car […]