Scott Law Group Litigation List Review: Legit?

Quick Answer: The Scott Law Group’s litigation list appears legitimate as they actively pursue legal action against debt settlement companies for alleged consumer harm. The firm currently targets over 30 companies including recent additions like FBL Associates, Lifeguard Financial, and Freedom Debt Relief for potentially deceptive practices.The Scott Law Group in Washington State has been …

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Is Persels & Associates Legit or a Scam?

Quick Answer: Persels & Associates faces serious legal questions, as a 2012 Georgia class action lawsuit alleges the company operated an illegal debt settlement scheme by using inexperienced attorneys as shields. The lawsuit claims Persels violated Georgia’s Debt Adjustment Act by paying attorneys small fees to use their bar licenses while targeting consumers with “avoid …

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Debt Settlement in Washington: What to Know

Quick Answer: The Scott Law Group in Washington secured a $1.5 million personal judgment against Debt Relief USA owners and currently has active litigation against over 30 debt settlement companies. Washington consumers should research any debt settlement company thoroughly, as many face legal action for potentially deceptive practices.Yesterday I published a story about The Scott …

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Debt Management Company to Pay $4.5 Million to Settle Debt Management Complaints

Attorney General John Kroger today announced a $4.5 million multi-state settlement that resolves allegations that AscendOne Corporation misled consumers about their debt management services.“Consumers who are struggling to manage their debt need help, not deceptive marketing of debt management plans,” said Keith Dubanevich, Chief of Staff and Special Counsel to Attorney General Kroger.Today’s settlement is …

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Kansas Debt Settlement Investigation: Is It Legit?

Quick Answer: Kansas debt settlement investigations target unlicensed companies, particularly those advertising “magical overnight” debt relief solutions on late-night infomercials. Only licensed credit service organizations under the Credit Service Organization Act can legally operate in Kansas, with Deputy Banking Director Kevin Glendening confirming active investigations into unauthorized debt settlement companies.Kansas is cracking down on the …

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Kentucky’s New Debt Settlement Law: Is It Legit?

Quick Answer: Kentucky’s HB 166, signed in 2010, created legitimate consumer protections by requiring written contracts, prohibiting upfront fees, and allowing legal recourse with punitive damages. The law targets unscrupulous debt adjusters who exploit desperate homeowners with promises of lower payments for exorbitant advance fees.I’ll admit I’m a bit late with this news but on …

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The Elusive USOBA Membership List Made Public

Quick Answer: A whistleblower provided USOBA’s membership list after the organization repeatedly ignored requests to release current member information publicly. The leaked document reveals dozens of debt settlement companies belonging to the United States Organization of Bankruptcy Alternatives, though USOBA claims 200 total members.Below you will find a document that was given to me by …

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