Consumer Fraud Legal Questions

That was a poor choice. NEVER send people things BEFORE you have made a deal. Unless theitems were super valuable, you probably just had a costly lesson in internet deals. You can try to file a comnplaint with law enforcement but be prepared to be told its a civil matter for you to handle at your expense. We do offer FREE consultations to see if we can help. Just call 1-800-922-6442.... Read Answer

This is a very complicated situation that should be reviewed by a lawyer you hire to address the issue. While you might sign the title to him, there may equally be a likelihood that he obtain financing in your name, which he cannot simply "get you out of". Something is smelly in this whole transaction and you would be wise to hire a lawyer to make sure it is controlled if at all possible. You can always call our office to arrange for a FREE conference at 1-800-922-6442.... Read Answer

I have litigated a number of lawsuits against storage companies including Extra Space Storage and Storage Etc.  The first step would be to determine when this happened as there are legal deadlines to sue.  The second is to determine whether you have to arbitrate or can go to court.  The third is to review your tenant file and particularly the legal notices that were supposed to be mailed to you.  All of this can be done for free and if you turns out you have a case, then normally representation would be on a contingency.  The Self-Service Storage Facility Act governs the sale of your stored property and has many technical requirement with which I am familiar.... Read Answer

How long were you parked?  If less than one hour (or if they cannot prove you were there longer than one hour) then you should win automatically.  Also, if the signs are not properly displayed and of the right size, but you would need to take pictures.  I might be interested in taking your case if the one hour rule was violated.... Read Answer

This is not a legitimate reason to break a contract. If you wish to try to renegotiate, based upon the values at issue,you would be wise to retain legal counsel to help before soemthing bad happens. If you would like, we do offer FREE consultations to assist in determing how we can help. Just call 1-800-922-6442.... Read Answer

Check systems tracks people that write bad checks, the reason is of little consquence. That they said you could "fight it" doesn't mean you'll get anywhere with them. Worst case scenario is you'd have to file suti against them. If you would like, we do offer FREE consultations to assist in determing how we can help. Just call 1-800-922-6442.... Read Answer

Having accounts opened in your name is something to take very seriously. Have you checked your credit report? Do you know how these people got your information? Is your credit card company aware of the fact that you did not initiate this purchase? If not, please make them aware of fraudulent charges on your account immediately. For more information about how to address identity theft, please visit this website: http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft... Read Answer

the key is the document you signed. did you sign that the boyfriend had a job ? if so, this will be a difficult case to win. you lied on the application. you told a third party [in writing] that the boyfriend had a job. the third party relied upon this false written representation. ed dimon, esq.... Read Answer

Based upon the limited facts presented, yes, you do have a case. You can file a lawsuit for consumer fraud (where you are entitled to triple damages, attorney fees), breach of contract, breach of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel, recission, and the list goes on.  However, and more importantly, you have a project that needs to be completed. You have to find someone to complete this job.  In addition, although litigation is an option, so is amicably resolving this matter because who wants to spend money to litigate (good money after bad money).  Please contact me to discuss this matter further.    ... Read Answer