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what are the odds of getting your money back on a timeshare fraud

Answered 6 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Contact one of the various companies who advertise about cancelling your timeshare.
Contact one of the various companies who advertise about cancelling your timeshare.

Vehicle fraud

Answered 6 years and 2 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can get your money back and all of the money that you spent to buy parts that didn't fit.
You can get your money back and all of the money that you spent to buy parts that didn't fit.

What kind of lawyer do I need if I put a large down payment of a housing project and now the owner is declaring bankruptcy?

Answered 6 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Don't hire an attorney if they filed bankruptcy. You can file a claim in the bankruptcy court for your money and maybe, maybe get something back.
Don't hire an attorney if they filed bankruptcy. You can file a claim in the bankruptcy court for your money and maybe, maybe get something back.

What to do about a fraud

Answered 6 years and 10 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I don't know if it is local movers or a national chain but I would try to reach out to management to discuss the issue with it.
I don't know if it is local movers or a national chain but I would try to reach out to management to discuss the issue with it.

Being sued by discover card it involves freedom debt relief

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Freedom Debt Relief is a debt resolution company. It doesn't mean that the credit card company can't sue you. 
Freedom Debt Relief is a debt resolution company. It doesn't mean that the credit card company can't sue you. 

My brother forged my signature on a check we got from our leasing apartment and he spent all the money and didn’t let me know . What should I do ?

Answered 7 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can have him arrested from forgery/theft.
You can have him arrested from forgery/theft.

I was sold a truck that want the one they told me.

Answered 7 years and 6 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Since it was obvious that what you test drove (white truck) and what they sold you (black truck) were different, not sure why you accepted the black truck. Also, it appears that you have had the truck of almost a year. I would say that at this point, you are stuck with the truck. Read the extended warranty yourself to see if the transmission is covered or not. If you are not sure, then reach out to the warranty company to find out if the transmission is covered or not. If it is not covered, then you are stuck. ... Read More
Since it was obvious that what you test drove (white truck) and what they sold you (black truck) were different, not sure why you accepted the black... Read More

Was given a prosthetic that was 14 years outdated and insurance was billed 13,474 dollars. Do i have a case

Answered 7 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If your insurance is going to pay for the new updated one, then the matter is resolved. Otherwise, it is up to the insurance company to get reimbursement for the old one that was given to you.
If your insurance is going to pay for the new updated one, then the matter is resolved. Otherwise, it is up to the insurance company to get... Read More

can a company keep my money when they told me i had 10 days to cancel and when i canceled in 24 hrs they wouldnt give me money back?

Answered 8 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You are entitled to get your money back. Contact the Tennessee Department of Insurance to file a complaint.
You are entitled to get your money back. Contact the Tennessee Department of Insurance to file a complaint.

I brought automobile that will not passed thur emission what legal recourse do I have

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can sue in General Sessions Court for a refund.
You can sue in General Sessions Court for a refund.

I was charged $1249 by Amazon for a flying drone by someone who hacked my debit card. I actually received the product but returned it. No refund

Answered 8 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
In addition to working with Amazon, I would suggest that you contact your bank and advise them of the fraud  on your debit card and work with the bank to try and get the credit.
In addition to working with Amazon, I would suggest that you contact your bank and advise them of the fraud  on your debit card and work with... Read More

Can I take the seller to small claims court to recover money I have had to spend to fix a car I bought from him that I was told was in good condition?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would suggest that you get a list from Firestone as to what it thinks is wrong with the car and take that to the man from whom you purchased the car and go over it with him.
I would suggest that you get a list from Firestone as to what it thinks is wrong with the car and take that to the man from whom you purchased the... Read More

What to do when body shop only has done half the work they were paid to do bye insurance,added new parts not on car it's in worse shape than before.

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You can sue in the General Sessions Court. Other than that, I have no other solution to offer.
You can sue in the General Sessions Court. Other than that, I have no other solution to offer.

I want to sue Western Union for theft of my money they have been keeping over a month now. Over 600 cases of such practice. Is it possible?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would suggest that you do research on google to find out if there is already such a lawsuit in progress somewhere and if so, join in with that lawsuit.
I would suggest that you do research on google to find out if there is already such a lawsuit in progress somewhere and if so, join in with that... Read More

I have evidence of a global corporation "seemingly" defrauding their gift card users when cards are used to pay for items. Please help!

Answered 8 years and 7 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I would suggest that you contact the Tennessee Consumer Affairs and file your complaint with it.
I would suggest that you contact the Tennessee Consumer Affairs and file your complaint with it.

Any chance at recovering $20k from a IT company that was hired to write an app, the app is semi working but missing all the required safety features

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
If you hired them to do a specific job and they did not do that job, then that is breach of contract.
If you hired them to do a specific job and they did not do that job, then that is breach of contract.

Is it legal for a car dealership to give me unsigned copies of contracts that I just signed?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
there is no law that covers this issue. If you want a copy of the signed contract, then go back and ask for one.
there is no law that covers this issue. If you want a copy of the signed contract, then go back and ask for one.

I am being charged interest on my case is that legal? Even after the fact I have settled w/ the other party I filed a suit against. Who really won?

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Ask you lawyer this question.
Ask you lawyer this question.

do i have a case?

Answered 8 years and 9 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Of course there is enough evidence to charge your dad. If the police won't charge him, then do to the DA's office and talk with them.
Of course there is enough evidence to charge your dad. If the police won't charge him, then do to the DA's office and talk with them.

had Leaf guard to put gutters on my home and they haven't gottten them right yet. I have called several times and the owners of the company keeps te

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes you can sue them if you can prove that they didn't fulfill there contractual obligations.
Yes you can sue them if you can prove that they didn't fulfill there contractual obligations.

need help filing a wrongful eviction suit in shelby county tn

Answered 8 years and 11 months ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
You need to look for an attorney in Shelby County.
You need to look for an attorney in Shelby County.

I booked a hotel for a vacation in gergia on booking..com the hotel was not like the pitchers it showed is that false advertising what can I do

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Contact the Tennessee Department of Consumer Affairs.
Contact the Tennessee Department of Consumer Affairs.

I bought a phone and warranty less than a month ago. The phone screen went dead. Tracfone is telling me that I have to purchase a new phone.

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
The cost of an attorney would be more than the phone is worth.
The cost of an attorney would be more than the phone is worth.

My son who incurred a traumatic brain injury was marked by a stripper in an area club and he withdrew 56,000.00 from our account. he was targeted.

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
Yes you probably have a case but I need more information. Call me at your convenience.
Yes you probably have a case but I need more information. Call me at your convenience.

How can I receive my money back from Southeastern Federal Credit Union?

Answered 9 years ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
I makes it a whole lot easier to understand if you learn to use punctuation and capital letters for the first word of a sentence in your writing. I can't understand from your description if you got all of your money back on not. If not, then you need to file a complaint with whatever state board regulates banks in Georgia.... Read More
I makes it a whole lot easier to understand if you learn to use punctuation and capital letters for the first word of a sentence in... Read More
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