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How to File a Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission

2. March 2010

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Peter Mullison is a bankruptcy attorney at Colorado Bankruptcy Law Group, LLC.  If you are considering Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy, schedule your free, confidential bankruptcy consultation with a Colorado bankruptcy attorney today. Our online scheduling system allows you to schedule bankruptcy consultation at a time that is convenient for you. Colorado Bankruptcy [...]

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Scam Artists Prey on Job Seekers

1. March 2010

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The scam goes something like this: You respond to a job post on craigslist.  The “employer” decides to advance you some wages, and sends you a check.  But since the check is for more than what you’re going to be paid, he asks you to deposit the check in your bank account, and send him [...]

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Watch Out for Job Scammers

25. February 2010

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Colorado Attorney General Sues Credit Repair Company

23. February 2010

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It’s bad enough to reach the end of your rope in dealing with your debt.  You don’t need to feel like you’re going to be pillaged by someone who tells you they can help.  So called “credit repair” companies seem to do more harm than good.  In my experience, they’re no better than negotiating a [...]

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The Cost of Payday Loans

22. February 2010

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The Denver Post has a story about a proposed bill that, if enacted, would limit the interest that payday loan makers could charge.  The bill would cap interest at 36%.  Borrowers can now get hit with interest rates of up to 300% under a convoluted interest schedule.  While taking out a loan for $400 and [...]

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