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ConsumerShield vs LegalZoom: Which Is Better for Debt Collection Issues?
LegalZoom sells you forms. We connect you with attorneys who sue debt collectors for free. Here's why that matters.
Read more →ComparisonConsumerShield vs LegalMatch: Free Consultations vs Paid Leads
LegalMatch charges attorneys $200+ per lead. We focus on consumer protection cases with fee-shifting, so you pay nothing.
Read more →ComparisonConsumerShield vs Avvo: Specialized vs General Legal Help
Avvo covers everything from divorce to DUI. We specialize in one thing: fighting debt collectors and credit bureaus.
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A Debt Collector Called My Workplace - Is That Legal?
Short answer: usually no. Here's exactly what the law says and what you can do about it.
7 Debt Collector Threats That Are Actually Illegal
They threatened to arrest you? Sue you? Tell your family? Here's what they can't legally do.
How to Sue a Debt Collector (And Why It's Free)
Most people don't know: when you sue a debt collector and win, THEY pay your attorney fees. Here's how it works.
How to Stop Robocalls and Get Paid $500-$1,500 Per Call
The TCPA lets you sue for $500-$1,500 per illegal robocall. Yes, really. Here's how.
Credit Report Errors: How to Fix Them and Sue If They Don't
1 in 5 credit reports has errors. The FCRA gives you the right to dispute them - and sue if the bureaus ignore you.
Zombie Debt: When Collectors Come After Old Debts They Can't Sue For
That 10-year-old debt? They can't sue you for it. But they'll still try to collect. Here's how to fight back.
The Debt Validation Letter: Your First Weapon Against Collectors
They have 30 days to prove you owe the debt. If they can't, they have to stop collecting. Here's the letter that triggers it.
Real Court Cases & Settlements
Documented cases from federal courts and regulatory actions. These are real outcomes - not hypothetical examples.
Case Study: $229,500 Verdict for 153 Robocalls (King v. Time Warner Cable)
A real federal court case where a consumer won $1,500 per robocall after Time Warner ignored her requests to stop calling.
Read the case study →Case StudyCase Study: CFPB Orders Midland Credit $79 Million for FDCPA Violations
The largest debt collection enforcement action ever. What Midland did wrong and what it means for you.
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