Monthly Archives: December 2023
Consumer Fraud Actions Rise By Millions In Ohio
A federal consumer protection agency stated that bank and credit card complaints increased by the millions in Ohio this past year. Fraudsters managed to bilk Ohio residents of up to $150 million in fraudulent transactions according to new data published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Ohio consumers reported losing 50% more money in… Read More »
Ohio Couples Files Breach Of Contract Lawsuit Against Allstate After Their House Burns Down
The Ohio State Fire Marshal has recently weighed in on a house fire that occurred in August of 2021. The report was inconclusive. The Fire Marshal was unable to rule out accidental or intentional causes of the fire due to electrical appliances in the area of origin. The investigation could not rule out a… Read More »
Short Sale As A Solution To Avoid Foreclosure
Today, numerous consumers are facing foreclosure of their primary homes. In many cases, there is no way that they can keep their home. In these cases, it may be best to avoid foreclosure because of what it can do to your credit rating. One way to accomplish this is through a short sale. A… Read More »
What Can A Debt Collector NOT Do When Attempting To Recover A Debt?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects consumers from certain tactics used by debt collectors to collect a debt. If you are receiving harassing phone calls from debt collectors, you may be interested in knowing what your rights are. In some cases, you can actually file suit against the debt collectors who engage… Read More »