Traditional payday lenders charge an average of 391% APR. By those standards, the “direct deposit advance service” from Wells Fargo appears to be a bargain at just 270% APR. But then again, that is still about 70 points higher than a typical loan shark would charge. Continue reading
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Legal Helpers Debt Resolution sued by Oregon Attorney General for elder financial abuse
The firm has previously faced legal troubles from Illinois, only to pay $2.1 million to settle allegations of several violations of state consumer protection laws. Now Oregon wants Legal Helpers to pay up and get out, citing numerous instances of violating the Unlawful Trade Practices Act. Continue reading
The $62,528.16 Western Sky Loan
Will they really put up to $10,000 in your bank account by tomorrow, just by trusting you? What do you think? Continue reading
South Carolina allows hackers access to your bank account
In one of the most embarrassing blunders made by state officials, South Carolina has failed to protect the private information of its tax filiers. Social security numbers and bank account numbers are now in the hands of hackers. Continue reading
Western Sky problem solver loan will make you beg for mercy
Government protection is often too little and too late. Victims of predatory lenders like Western Sky and its affiliates can only regret their decisions to take out loans with ridiculous and usurious terms. The “Problem Solver Loan” is no different. Continue reading
November is high time for income tax lenders
Families who fail to save money for the holidays risk falling deeper into debt trying to manage holiday spending. Income tax loans are one of the worst ways to raise quick cash for the holidays, yet thousands flock to providers that promise quick cash at horrendous terms. Continue reading
Tribal payday lenders owned by Martin Webb violated WV usury laws
West Virginia debtors have scored a victory against the Western Sky Financial tribal lenders. Attorney General Darrell McGraw entered into an agreement with Martin Webb and his company, Lakota Cash. Continue reading
Legality of Western Sky Wage Garnishments Disputed by State Regulators
OK so you were dumb enough to sign up for a Western Sky Financial loan and find that you cannot afford to repay it. Big surprise right? Now that the firm has obtained a judgment against you in tribal court, they have provided your employer with a garnishment notice. Here’s a case for ignoring that notice. Continue reading
How Much Does the Western Sky $10,000 Loan Cost?
Western Sky Financial has become a very successful and lucrative loan outfit. While previously sticking with loans of $2,600 and $5,000, Western Sky has upped the ante with a $10,000 high cost loan. So just how much does this loan cost? Continue reading
Juceam Group is Tax Lady Roni Deutch Redux
Tax Lady Roni Deutch allowed reprehensible activities to occur at her former law firm. Despite a $34 million lawsuit, allegations of destruction of evidence and contempt of court charge, she has defied authorities in so many ways that it seems there is no limit to her audacity. That arrogance is now firmly in the hands of her successor firm, the Juceam Group. Continue reading
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