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June 9, 2015
Published by Charles Juntikka at June 9, 2015
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It seems like every year banks come up with new ways to nickel and dime their customers. Between various banking fees and ATM fees, the individual charges may seem small but altogether, these charges can add up. No one should have to pay for basic banking services. This is especially true because these services cost the […]
May 28, 2015
Published by Charles Juntikka at May 28, 2015
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As you may know, our law firm has been fighting with various banks to stop them from ruining our clients’ credit reports after bankruptcy. I am happy to report the following: Chase and Bank of America will clean the credit reports for millions of people who filed for bankruptcy in the next 90 Days. Here are […]
February 20, 2015
Published by Charles Juntikka at February 20, 2015
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Debt Collectors Pretending To Be Law Enforcement And Threatening Jail Time Let’s be perfectly clear about this: In New York State, You Cannot Go To Jail Just Because You Have An Overdue Debt – Period. Nevertheless, debt collectors are increasingly pretending to be law enforcement and they are calling and emailing people about overdue debts and […]
February 12, 2015
Published by Charles Juntikka at February 12, 2015
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1. Do You Need Help From The City? Did you ever need help from a City Agency? Did you have trouble with the schools, garbage pick-up, housing, noise complaints, elder care or some other city-related problem? Typically, people contact the City Agency involved or dial “311” – the New York City helpline. Hopefully, the City Agency […]
December 5, 2014
Published by Charles Juntikka at December 5, 2014
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In my efforts to (1) alert you to consumer scams and (2) suggest ways to avoid them, I discovered this one. It is pretty scary. The Scam: Credit Card “Wireless” Skimming If your credit card is in your wallet and your wallet is deep inside of your purse or pocket, then it would be impossible for […]
November 20, 2014
Published by Charles Juntikka at November 20, 2014
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There are two main points in today’s consumer alert: (1) The credit card companies are trying to fraudulently ruin credit reports of people who received bankruptcy help; and (2) what you can do about it. One: The Banks Are Fraudulently Leaving Bad Marks on People’s Credit Reports After They Receive Bankruptcy Help Today at 10 am, […]
October 22, 2014
Published by Charles Juntikka at October 22, 2014
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Recently, I had a distraught friend telephone me and say that the IRS called him demanding immediate payment on his taxes or the police would come to put him in jail. I did some investigating and discovered that recently, there have been scam artists who call people and pretend to be representatives from the IRS. Victims […]
November 1, 2013
Published by Charles Juntikka at November 1, 2013
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With trends in online usage rising, particularly mobile search, we’ve redesigned our websites to provide our visitors with the best possible user experience. Thank you to our partners at Trighton Interactive, a Law Firm SEO and web design agency, for their help making our vision a reality. We hope you find our new website to be […]
September 16, 2013
Published by Charles Juntikka at September 16, 2013
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Lately, a lot of clients have asked me questions about credit scores. There seems to be some confusion about credit scores. I think this has been caused by the various TV Ads pushing “free” credit scores. These TV Ads are put out by the credit report companies: Experian, Equifax and Trans Union. They use their own credit […]
August 22, 2013
Published by Charles Juntikka at August 22, 2013
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Many clients are worried that filing for bankruptcy will affect their immigration status. Bankruptcy does NOT affect immigration status. Every American has a right to file for bankruptcy. That right is enshrined in the Constitution of the United States. America is a country dedicated to giving people a “fresh start.” A basic American value is our […]