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I was a victim of an online scam that pretended to be a job, they scammed me and a buyer on PayPal and now I am in debt.
Asked in Wylie,  TX Nov. 19, 2019 ,  1 Answers

I was a victim of an internet scam where they claimed to be a job, and my job was to be a representative for a company called Megameda.pl, which is a huge auction site. I did research and I found out they were lying the whole time and were using my information to scam people this way it landed all o...

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I inherited land from my mom when she passed but never got the land now it's been sold where do I stand to get my share?
Asked in Seattle,  WA Nov. 15, 2019 ,  1 Answers

The person who held the land filed bankruptcy then sold the property before giving me anything including that he was going to sell.

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Any way to avoid having to show up for a NYC court date for consumer debt which was discharged in bankruptcy?
Asked in Charleston,  SC Oct. 31, 2019 ,  5 Answers

The court date was set before the bankruptcy (chapter 7 no-asset) case was closed and the debt in question was fully discharged. The lawsuit is for credit card debt which was sold to a debt collector (the plaintiff). Is there a way I can, without leaving myself vulnerable, avoid having to spend seve...

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Should I file my answer to a debt collection lawsuit first or try to negotiate a settlement before filing an answer?
Asked in Marietta,  GA Oct. 07, 2019 ,  1 Answers

I am being sued by Capital One for a credit card debt. I have 30 days to file an answer. I just received a letter from the firm representing Capital One with settlement options including monthly, lump sum or 3 month payment plans. However, there is a line stating that a consent judgment may need to ...

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Crypto binary trade fraud case
Asked on Aug. 24, 2019 ,  1 Answers

Crypto binary trade fraud to me help me claim my money.

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What is considered evidence for pet theft.
Asked in Tacoma,  WA Aug. 16, 2019 ,  1 Answers

Someone says they walked your dog and he got away. 2 months later and still no sign of dog. Flyers posted craigslist and fb postings. Checked dog shelters.

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Are you legally required to continue paying charges on a credit card if the cardholder files bankruptcy?
Asked in Warren,  OH Jul. 25, 2019 ,  4 Answers

I am not a joint card holder. My name is no where on the account. They just helped me out when I was having money issues and I agreed to pay a monthly amount until the balance was paid off. Now, there is no balance and they keep taking my money even though they no longer owe the amount.

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I need assistance filing a motion to Lift a Stay for post-petition debt.
Asked in Madison,  MS Jul. 23, 2019 ,  1 Answers

We have a judgment against a person who was already in bankruptcy when she incurred the debt with us.

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Can someone use bankruptcy against me for a small claims settlement due to damage of my home?
Asked in Dubuque,  IA Jun. 26, 2019 ,  2 Answers

A family member I'm in the process of filling a small claims suite against caused thousads of dollars worth of damage to my home. Could this person use bankruptcy to get out of paying a settlement if it's ruled in my favor?

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What can i do if Advance financial has sent an account to a law firm who isn’t budging on a settlement offer?
Asked in Knoxville,  TN May 22, 2019 ,  3 Answers

Missed a few payments and then it was written off in 8/2018. About 1-2 weeks later a settlement payment was made for about 1/4 of what was written off. They won’t talk to me and won’t take nor negotiate any payments and will only refer me to the law firm. The law firm is corresponding by email on an...

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Can I sue my sister for her son who is 10 stealing from me or can I sue him it was almost 300$ which he used on a game?
Asked in Omaha,  NE May 11, 2019 ,  1 Answers

About a month ago while watching my nephew while his mom was in new York he purchased almost 300$ worth of PlayStation virtual currency In a game called fortnite which overdrew my account in total changes it was 415.31 Initially she said she would pay me back but has now changed her mind after me tr...

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I'm on disability and owe 9,800 to creditor could they take a home that's in mine and my moms name?
Asked in Statesville,  NC Apr. 04, 2019 ,  2 Answers

what could happen if I get a judgement?

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I received a letter in the mail today that threatened legal action for a debt.
Asked on Feb. 18, 2019 ,  1 Answers

I received a letter in the mail today that threatened legal action for a debt from over 5 years ago. The debt is from when I lived in Maryland. I have not lived there for the last 5 years. I've been living in North Dakota. The debt is for $9,000 and is the result of having been evicted when I was li...

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Can I sue for defamation of being accused of DUI when I was pulled over and never charged
Asked on Feb. 09, 2019 ,  1 Answers

I was accused by my brother for hitting his car with my truck and driving drunk. I was pulled over but never found to be drunk. Cops responded to my brothers home and they found that I didn't hit his car. I want to sue for defamation. Do I have grounds to do so?

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Co-buyers rights after a repossession and auction of said vehicle
Asked in Gettysburg,  PA Sep. 15, 2018 ,  2 Answers

I had a vehicle. While it was in my possession I made payments. When the vehicle was obtained by the buyer he stopped payments and would not return the car to me (co-buyer). I made many attempts to get the car back. I made a couple attempts to get the buyer to refinance. I was in constant contact wi...

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How can get an time period of an 6 month to repay my principal loan amount to home credit finance company.?
Asked on Sep. 13, 2018 ,  1 Answers

I have taken loan from private finance company named home credit. My installment are bounced due to money crisis. I have tooked loan of Rs 79000 and i had paid 7 installation of Rs 5188 which is 36316 rs. Now i m jobless. I want some time to repay my loan amount. How would i get that time..??...

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In a warrant and debt can plaintiff take your home if they win judgement
Asked in Richmond,  VA Aug. 20, 2018 ,  2 Answers

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Court date is 7/30. Made response to dispossessor proceedings with big errors how can I correct this before Monday?
Asked in Atlanta,  GA Jul. 27, 2018 ,  1 Answers

I requested a court of record hearing trial by jury & required 21 day extensioncome to remedy & charged the agent of Company $1000 a day for continuing with false claim with additional damages. I did not send in the claim with itemized charges for the cost of damages.My mistake I believe was It was ...

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I was served with a lawsuit for debt on a car that was voluntarily repossessed for 9,665.90. How do i negotiate this
Asked in Norcross,  GA Jun. 14, 2018 ,  1 Answers

I don't want to file bankruptcy because I want to buy a house. The creditor stated I could make them a settlement offer or make monthly installments. Should I have a lawyer negotiate this for me or start at accepting 40% of the debt. The car was only sold for $600 at a private sale. I was served wit...

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i am being garnished from an accident 4 years ago and i cant pay my bills or feex my kid. what can i do
Asked on May 26, 2018 ,  2 Answers

i tried for low income assistance even but my gross is what they count. the garnishment was set at 20000 dollars but i didnt even know about it til i was being garnished

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