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how can i get my money back, can i send them to court for this, if so how much will it cost me, do i have to pay fees for lawyer, if so how much?

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
Call OSHA and see if they are still an authorized trainer.  Maybe they just moved locations.  If they are totally out of business then there is nothing you can do.
Call OSHA and see if they are still an authorized trainer.  Maybe they just moved locations.  If they are totally out of business then... Read More

Money was taken from my checking acct and the link goes back to my son. He says he didn't do it so if we report it to police what happens next

Answered 9 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You must file a police report to make a claim with the bank.  His credit will not be impacted, but if he is found to be responsible, there is something called Checksystems, which is like a credit report for bank accounts and he might not get another bank account at another bank.
You must file a police report to make a claim with the bank.  His credit will not be impacted, but if he is found to be responsible, there is... Read More

is it Legal for a Local Bar to sell Chips/for Drinks and then not honor them?

Answered 12 years and 9 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
No.  But what are you going to do.  Sue for $10?  You can call the DA and see if they will do something.
No.  But what are you going to do.  Sue for $10?  You can call the DA and see if they will do something.

How do I resolve a bill for a stolen phone that has gone to a collection agency?

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
There now must be a judgment against you.  You need to get it vacated.  I charge $800 to do so.
There now must be a judgment against you.  You need to get it vacated.  I charge $800 to do so.

Hello I got a call that i one from southwest a roundtrip now they booked money from my account and want to send me magazines for 30 months.

Answered 13 years and 2 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
If you blocked the account so no more payments can be deducted, that is fine.  If what you did was not suficient, close this account and open another.  I cannot imagine how much money is involved, but if a few dollars just chalk it up to life experience.  If more, you can call the NYS Attorney General and make a complaint, but do not count on any results.... Read More
If you blocked the account so no more payments can be deducted, that is fine.  If what you did was not suficient, close this account and open... Read More

Do i have to cont6act the person that i plan to sue?

Answered 13 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can.  Sometimes people only settle if you sue them.  A letter from a lawyer might be helpful.
You can.  Sometimes people only settle if you sue them.  A letter from a lawyer might be helpful.

I have been approached by a Co (www.globalstarcapital.net) in relation to our loan requirements and I want to know if they are a scam or not.

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
No legitimate lender gets paid before the closing, except a nominal application fee.  Go to a bank.
No legitimate lender gets paid before the closing, except a nominal application fee.  Go to a bank.

What is considered consumer fraud. I know of a 99 cents store in my neighborhood that charges 10% for tax,always has, as oppose to the 8.75%.

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You can report it to the New York State sales tax department.  But you have no case that matters.  What are you going to sue for?  Pennies.  What is the point.
You can report it to the New York State sales tax department.  But you have no case that matters.  What are you going to sue for? ... Read More

I closed out a credit card account nearly 1 year ago, I settled with a debt collection agency and paid the remaining balance on the card.

Answered 13 years and 11 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
This phone message is a scam, and has nothing to do with the earlier event.  If you follow the message, the scammers get you to disclose your PIN and card number.  This is a coincidence that there was another issue the year before.
This phone message is a scam, and has nothing to do with the earlier event.  If you follow the message, the scammers get you to disclose your... Read More
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