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I was scammed of $650 on the the e-commerce platform OpenBazaar

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If you want to spend the money to fund expensive litigation, you sue just about anyone. Its a matter of finanical decision as a starting point and you will spend far more than the $650.00 with any type of law suit. 
If you want to spend the money to fund expensive litigation, you sue just about anyone. Its a matter of finanical decision as a starting point and... Read More

I was scammed of over $1000 in A Crypto Currency(bitcoin)

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Such cases are VERY expensive to litigate and difficult to handle effectively. If you are so inclined, and have the resources to pursue such a case, you simply need to retain a lawyer and move forward with it. You can also file claims with the AG or SEC but dont expect any refunds any time soon.... Read More
Such cases are VERY expensive to litigate and difficult to handle effectively. If you are so inclined, and have the resources to pursue such a case,... Read More

What would be considered consumer fraud in Florida?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Subjective dissatisfaction is not the same as fraud. There might be fraud - but you will likely start with a breach of contract issue and then go from there. This will likely require that you hire a lawyer to review your agreement, at some expense, and go from there. 
Subjective dissatisfaction is not the same as fraud. There might be fraud - but you will likely start with a breach of contract issue and then go... Read More

I need to know if I can proceed legally... and how.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This will probably need to hire a lawyer to review your paper work. Unless the truck was expensive it may not be worth the added expense for legal fees if it was purchased AS-IS, but thats a call for you to make. 
This will probably need to hire a lawyer to review your paper work. Unless the truck was expensive it may not be worth the added expense for legal... Read More

What can I do to recover by deposit from a window contractor who never order windows from the supplier and now claims that he doesn't have any money?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You will need to hire a lawyer to sue them and try to get a judgment or settlement. Collecting will be a problem but it may be worth spending some additional money in an effort to try to get reimbursement of the funds already paid. In the future NEVER pay for such services in advance. ... Read More
You will need to hire a lawyer to sue them and try to get a judgment or settlement. Collecting will be a problem but it may be worth spending some... Read More

Can I do anything about being scammed ?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Snowballs chance toever see that money again. Report the scam to local law enforcement and see what they can do. Be prepared to be told they will look into it and thats about it. 
Snowballs chance toever see that money again. Report the scam to local law enforcement and see what they can do. Be prepared to be told they will... Read More

I am worried that a company will file a lawsuit against me for not paying a faudulent invoice

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You can always hire a lawyer if you are willing to pay for the legal fees. 
You can always hire a lawyer if you are willing to pay for the legal fees. 

Looking for an attorney to write a letter for me 2A rip off travel agency

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
any number of lawyers can help you with such a letter. Its simply a matter of cost and you hiring a lawyer for that purpose. 
any number of lawyers can help you with such a letter. Its simply a matter of cost and you hiring a lawyer for that purpose. 

What constitutes deceptive practices by a retailer. I think Home Depot knowingly deceived me and other people.

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Delivery dates are RARELY associated with any guarantee and your subjective planning issues in a building project is likely either a unique event preventing any class consideration or likely not frequent enough for same depsite your belief otherwise. Moreover any guarantee is limited to its terms and conditons as a general rule - which often are limited to something like a discount, etc. You may want to cancel the order and order something in stock if timing is that important or simply make other arrangements to account for the delay. ... Read More
Delivery dates are RARELY associated with any guarantee and your subjective planning issues in a building project is likely either a unique event... Read More

Can a dealer change your income to put a car under your name when you were not the one purchasing?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
NO. Bevause you would have to sign such an agreement and you would havebeen so foolish as to do so...right? and you would read everything in detail BEFORE sigining right? If not, NOW you will likely have to spend money on a lawyer to review what you agreed to in writing and go from there. ... Read More
NO. Bevause you would have to sign such an agreement and you would havebeen so foolish as to do so...right? and you would read everything in detail... Read More

Can I sue car dealership for selling me a car I cannot pay for?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Its VERY hard to complain they took advantage of you when you go thier store and decide to buy a car of any type. They are not responsible to determine "what you can afford" vs what you are willing to pay. Short of arguing a level of mental incapacity requiring a legal guardianship - poor decisions start with the buyer regardless of age. That stated, there is a point where a more predatory lending angle would arise - such as contracting to buy a car for a monthly payment value exceeding your actual monthly income - the issue then is how did this occur as no bank would likely finance such a vehicle absent some level of fraud by dealer. ... Read More
Its VERY hard to complain they took advantage of you when you go thier store and decide to buy a car of any type. They are not responsible to... Read More

Can I sue a dealership/manufacturer for selling me a 2016 with paint was altered on for almost $50,000 and they did not tell me when I purchased it?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Possibly but you will need to hire a NJ lawyer to handle the issue up there. 
Possibly but you will need to hire a NJ lawyer to handle the issue up there. 

Car Purchase. My Boyfriend went to a big toyota Dealer to puchase a 2014 car. He was tols his loan was approved. HE signed all the papers and left

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
All this will depend on the actual reason why the deal was called off. Typically this is when the buyer fudges something on the appliacation like wages, and the employer does not confirm the cliaimed earnings. 
All this will depend on the actual reason why the deal was called off. Typically this is when the buyer fudges something on the appliacation like... Read More

Can I sue Chase Bank for emotional distress regarding restriction of account without notice as well as denial to funds?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Not likely. "They told me" is simply not the standard relative to such issues and its typically defined in the account terms and conditions that noone reads or formal ank policy of some sortor other. That you could not stop a third party from depositing money into a"restricted" account, for what ever reason it was restricted, is not the banks issue. This issue will likely require resolution of the "restriction" issue whatever that is. ... Read More
Not likely. "They told me" is simply not the standard relative to such issues and its typically defined in the account terms and conditions that... Read More

Inaccurate city service billing over years

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No waty to tel from the post. You will need to hire a lawyer, at some expense, to address this and figure out what happened. 
No waty to tel from the post. You will need to hire a lawyer, at some expense, to address this and figure out what happened. 

I got scammed from one or two banks involved by keeping my money and playing around in order not to return my money back

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No idea what you are describing so its impossible to answer. 
No idea what you are describing so its impossible to answer. 

A Comcast representative promised me Home Security at no charge. All mine and wife's signatures/initials were forged on contracts. What should I do?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
You'll need to hire a lawyer - possibly at an hourly rate/retainer to address the forgery issue. If you are correct you shold be able to get your legal fees reimbursed by Comcast.
You'll need to hire a lawyer - possibly at an hourly rate/retainer to address the forgery issue. If you are correct you shold be able to get your... Read More

If the car dealer knows I already signed to buy a car from another dealer yet make me sign a loan/ buy from him promising to help cancel the other

Answered 8 years and 6 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
The only consumer fraud here is on your end. You simply cannot contract with people to buy cars, take possessions of them, then claim to "go window shopping" buy another car, and then play each off the the other for a better deal atfter the fact. You are probably going to get stuck with 2 cars and 2 loans or sued over one or the other ot both. There is no "cancel the contract" after its signed prospect. NOw you will unfortunately need to spend the money you though you were saving on legal fees to hire a lawyer to sort this all out. ... Read More
The only consumer fraud here is on your end. You simply cannot contract with people to buy cars, take possessions of them, then claim to "go window... Read More

purchased a used truck was told it had never been in an accident car fax is clear. verified it has been in bad wreck 3xs times to dealer 4 problems

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Once can't misrepresent what one doesnot know so if the car fax was clean you'd have to prove some direct knowledge and also your direct questioning to even start with such a claim. You may however have a warranty case depending on the terms of the warranty. You sould have a lawyer review the warranty to see whether the damages can be fixed under that provision. ... Read More
Once can't misrepresent what one doesnot know so if the car fax was clean you'd have to prove some direct knowledge and also your direct questioning... Read More

I was lIrving in pa. And had an alarm company...I moved to florida and they are still charging me for the address in pa..been down here since march...

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
If you don't cancel the service  - thats what happens. Its up to you to notify them and sort that out - not just move and hope they notice. 
If you don't cancel the service  - thats what happens. Its up to you to notify them and sort that out - not just move and hope they notice. 

Can I sue a bandaid company if their bandaid rips my skin off?

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
No real damages described so this is not a viable case unless you wanted to hire a lawyer at an hourly rate to make a point. 
No real damages described so this is not a viable case unless you wanted to hire a lawyer at an hourly rate to make a point. 

In an insurance claim for hurricane damage to my roof who pays the deductable?I think my roofing company is screwing me over .

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Generally any deductible is your obligation. 
Generally any deductible is your obligation. 

Do I need to keep paying??

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
First, no, a lease intention is the opposite, as if you were buying the bike you would have bought it and financed it. Second, that the bike gets stolen is YOUR problem not the lease company's or the dealers, you still owe on the lease and should have had insurance to cover the loss. Finally, not sure what is going on with the other person claiming its thier bike as there may be something shady going on there from several angles that you will need to sort out. ... Read More
First, no, a lease intention is the opposite, as if you were buying the bike you would have bought it and financed it. Second, that the bike gets... Read More

If I was a victim of fraud, and the bank filed fraud accusations against me: Would I have the basis of a case?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
Sounds like this got messed up terribly somehow. You will likely need to simply retain a lawyer to try to sort this out at some expense. 
Sounds like this got messed up terribly somehow. You will likely need to simply retain a lawyer to try to sort this out at some expense. 

Purchased a used vehicle unknowingly with a tampered odometer from large Orlando dealership.

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer
This is a classic Fla. Stat. 501.976 type case. You will need to hire a lawyer to address such an issue. 
This is a classic Fla. Stat. 501.976 type case. You will need to hire a lawyer to address such an issue. 
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