If you have overdue bills, a debt collector might send letters or call you demanding payments. But how do you know if they are legitimate? Unfortunately, fraud collectors might harass and convince you to pay nonexistent bills. Before taking further action, you can...
Constant calls from harassing creditors are challenging enough without them pursuing debts that you already paid or never owed in the first place. The incessant hounding is a strategy by collectors to force their targets just to give in and pay. Many people provide...
Being in debt will frequently lead to worry, fear and confusion as to how to get into a better financial situation. For North Carolina residents who are confronted with this problem, it can be made worse by aggressive attempts by debt collectors to get them to pay. In...
One of the most common ways in which North Carolina residents find themselves facing overwhelming debt is if they or a family member have health problems. This could be due to an illness, a condition or an accident. These medical bills accrue quickly and insurance—if...
Many of us post tidbits of our lives on social media on a regular basis. Social media accounts are a popular outlet where we can share our experiences, opinions and moods. But social media use can turn from fun to distressing if you are behind on your bills and a debt...
Debt is familiar to many North Carolina residents. While it can accumulate for many reasons, one of the most common is medical debt. As the past several years have shown, unexpected health crises can occur without warning. Even if it is a relatively minor issue,...
Let’s face it, we all ignore and decline calls from individuals we do not know or recognize. Often, these calls are from companies soliciting for business; however, when the same number calls time and time again, it may be evident that a debt collector may be trying...
Most North Carolina residents know what debt collection harassment is. Whether they have been on the receiving end of a debt collector phone call or know people who have had to deal with the harassment, it is not a pleasant situation. The Fair Debt Collection Act...
Debt is a problem that is afflicting many North Carolina residents. This can emanate from medical expenses, credit card bills, losing a job and divorce. For some, it is a combination of challenges that led to falling behind on payments. Those who are dealing with this...
Running a successful business takes a lot of skill. While you certainly have to be able to generate business and have the staff and supplies to support it, you also have to be able to collect the debts that are owed to you. That might sound simple enough, but, if you...