Posts about debt relief companies that have been sued or sanctioned for deceptive practices, helping you stay informed and avoid financial trouble.
What if the company you turned to for debt relief ended up draining your bank account instead? That’s what happened to dozens of Pennsylvanians who thought they were finally getting a handle on their finances—only to realize they’d been taken for a ride. But this time, the state wasn’t having it. Attorney General David Sunday …
Ever get that sinking feeling you’ve been played? That the people promising to “help” you were actually the ones tightening the trap? Yeah—welcome to the world of shady student loan debt relief. The FTC just dropped a fresh batch of defendants into one of their biggest student loan scams in recent memory. And the story …
Case Information Allegations at a Glance Ruby Pineda, a Tennessee resident facing financial hardship due to medical issues, alleges that Level One Law misled her into a debt relief program that ultimately worsened her financial situation. Despite paying over $21,000 into the program, she claims the firm failed to settle her debts, improve her credit, …
Well, folks, gather ‘round because today we have a doozy. You know how some people will do just about anything to avoid losing a house? Well, four masterminds in Georgia decided that when it came to delaying a foreclosure, death was just a minor inconvenience. The U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) recently dropped the hammer on …
Case Information: Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a lawsuit against multiple individuals and companies accused of orchestrating a widespread equity-stripping scheme that defrauded Arizona homeowners facing foreclosure. The lawsuit, filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, alleges violations of Arizona’s Consumer Fraud Act (A.R.S. §§ 44-1521 to 44-1534) and Racketeering Act (A.R.S. §§ 13-2301 to …
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today the filing of a lawsuit against Michael Moccia and Palisade Legal Group, PLLC, a debt-management service provider, alleging they violated Rhode Island’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). As alleged in the complaint, filed in Providence Superior Court, Palisade operated and engaged in unlicensed debt-management services in …
Case Information: Allegations at a Glance: Andrey Alishayev, a disabled man who relies solely on Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), alleges that debt collectors unlawfully restrained and seized nearly $9,000 from his bank account. Despite clear proof that the funds were exempt from collection, Defendants refused to release the money for over five months, causing …
If you thought this case was just about one guy losing his Bitcoin, think again. This legal battle against the Consumer Advocacy Center, which began on October 21, 2019, has evolved into one of the largest fraudulent student loan debt relief schemes in history, featuring fake promises, corporate shell games, and now, a cryptocurrency mystery. …
Case Information: Allegations at a Glance: Plaintiff Mark Uhrina accuses United Debt Settlement, LLC of engaging in deceptive business practices related to credit repair and debt settlement services. Uhrina claims the company misrepresented its ability to improve credit scores, instructed him to make misleading statements to creditors, failed to provide promised services, and charged fees …
Filed: February 21, 2025Court: United States District Court for the District of ArizonaPlaintiffs: Brenda and Luke PetersDefendant: DebtBlue, LLC Allegations at a Glance Brenda and Luke Peters, a couple from Missouri, have filed a lawsuit against DebtBlue, LLC, a credit repair and debt settlement company, accusing it of misleading debt relief services that left them …