credit repair expert: Death and social networks
- 12/11/10 08:43 PM
Losing a friend or family member is painful enough, but imagine when that friend's social networking profile at Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace continues to appear on your personal wall or in searches. In the digital age, many of us publish our entire lives through profiles, status updates, networks, photographs, blog posts, etc. With more than a million social networkers dying yearly, family, friends and service providers are stuck trying to figure out how to deal with a deceased user's digital bits. As a social networking guru with over 40,000 contacts spread across six social networks, one of them - Barry Epstein, … (5 comments)
credit repair expert: Better Business Bureau Accused in 'Pay to Play' Scheme
- 11/23/10 01:14 PM
Source: The Credit Report with Bill Lewis - Highlands Today, an edition of the Tampa Tribune - Media General Group. http://www2.highlandstoday.com/content/2010/nov/21/bbb-accused-pay-play-scheme/ Following an ABC News 20/20 investigation into the Better Business Bureau's controversial grading system, its national president apologized to consumers and business owners for "errors," while regional leaders met to discuss grading reforms. Known as the nation's top consumer watchdog group, the BBB is accused by business owners and the Connecticut Attorney General of running a "pay for play" scheme in which A plus ratings are awarded to those who pay membership fees while F ratings are used to punish … (3 comments)
credit repair expert: Florida AG Investigates Five for-Profit Colleges
- 10/23/10 08:43 PM
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced last week that his office has begun investigating allegations of unfair and deceptive practices at five for-profit higher education institutions.The civil investigation focuses on consumer complaints made against the University of Phoenix, the MedVance Institute, Argosy University, Kaplan Inc., and Everest University. Allegations have been made that the colleges misrepresented financial aid, accreditation, graduation rates and future job placement in the recruitment and enrollment of new students. While some of the schools advised they have yet to be contacted about the investigation, they pledged cooperation. The University of Phoenix on Friday reported receiving a subpoena … (0 comments)
credit repair expert: US Supreme Court Rules Against Debt Collector
- 04/25/10 01:59 AM
Debt collectors can no longer claim ignorance of the law as an excuse for violating the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) while attempting to collect a debt. On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court handed down a ruling that severely restricts the "bona fide error" defense under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act for debt collectors that send erroneous collection notices. In a 7-2 ruling, the high court ruled that collection law firms could not use misinterpretations of the law in a "bona fide error" defense under the FDCPA. In the matter of Jerman v. Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & … (0 comments)
credit repair expert: Credit Card Act of 2009 - A Primer to Basic Consumer Protections
- 01/05/10 04:36 AM
In an ideal world, one would not worry about the recession, high unemployment rates, the foreclosure epidemic and the never ending debt load carried by the average American. In what has been commonly referred to as the "Year of the Consumer," 2010 has a lot to offer in the way of federally mandated "changes" as it relates to the credit card industry. With less than 30 days until enactment of The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 creditors and financial institutions are doing their very best at circumventing the new law, also known by its short title - … (0 comments)
credit repair expert: A Tale of April Fool's at AM 1470 WWNN
- 04/03/09 07:34 AM
A tale of April Fool's at AM 1470 WWNN didn't go over well with morning drive hosts Steve Kane and Brian Craig of the "Steve Kane Show" in south Florida. From the radio waves to the telephone lines, an April Fool's prank played by fellow host Bill Lewis of the "Credit Restoration Consultants Hour" didn't sit well with Steve and Brian. In a joke that spanned almost a week, it was only on April 2nd that fellow hosts and listeners alike learned that Bill Lewis had not left the station and his long standing show on financial issues. Although not a … (0 comments)
credit repair expert: Complete Credit Repair only $1,499.00 by Credit Restoration Consultants
- 11/11/08 12:19 AM
Experts are talking recession and families are wondering how to protect their financial security. With the foreclosure epidemic, unemployment at an all time high, and Congress scrambling to bail out the financial industry, many consumers are experiencing severe stress as it relates to their economic stability and general well being. Although gasoline prices have fallen into the low $2.30 range, the economy is struggling with food prices and professional services that have increased at alarming rates. As a result, many families have scaled back on their spending to include only the necessities.In an ever worsening economy your good name and reputation … (0 comments)
Losing a friend or family member is painful enough, but imagine when that friend's social networking profile at Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace continues to appear on your personal wall or in searches.
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