A class action alleges Synchrony Bank — which backs 140+ store cards — called a consumer 100+ times after she revoked consent. If collectors are calling you, here’s how to document, what’s illegal, and how to fight back under the FDCPA.
A debt collector threatening to sue may be bluffing — or they may mean it. Here’s how to tell the difference, your rights under federal law, and what to do in the next 48 hours.
Kohn Law Firm S.C. collecting from you? Research their CFPB complaints, BBB profile, and enforcement history — plus what to do if you’ve been sued.
Private credit firms now hold $350 billion in consumer debt. When their investors demand returns, collection gets more aggressive on your loans and credit cards. Your FDCPA rights do not change, but you may need to enforce them.
Quick Answer: CourtListener.com is a free federal court records database run by the nonprofit Free Law Project. RECAP is a free browser extension that automatically adds PACER documents to CourtListener so everyone can access them at no cost. Together they give you searchable access to millions of federal lawsuits, class actions, government enforcement actions, and …
A Nevada woman agreed to pay a debt collector $247/month. The collector cashed 3 months at once and tried to cash 9 more, draining her account. She sued under the FDCPA.
A federal lawsuit alleges Columbia Debt Recovery collected on an apartment debt that was contractually voided by a force majeure clause after an EF2 tornado destroyed the plaintiff’s home in Temple, Texas—then blocked all email replies and added unauthorized interest.
Quick Answer: A lawsuit was filed against Credit Counseling, Inc. on January 1, 2026 in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. The complaint alleges the debt collector harassed a Florida family over a $13,576 nursing home debt they never agreed to pay, with an agent calling one plaintiff “a complete incompetent.” This is a …
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