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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

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 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

Can you help?

Answered 8 years and 3 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
I am unclear what you would claim as damages?
I am unclear what you would claim as damages?

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

I bought a used car from Lincoln Auto Mall in Brooklyn and drove it home realizing after they sold me the wrong car.

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
How would you prove it is the wrong car?  If the answer is your say so, forget it.  If the VIN is different than the invoice, you have a case.
How would you prove it is the wrong car?  If the answer is your say so, forget it.  If the VIN is different than the invoice, you have a... Read More

Went to purchase a pre-owned car at a Hyundai Dealership. There was none. Was shown a new car. The deal was processed, asked to sign w/o explanation

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
You bought the car.  There is nothing you can do.  If you are on a fixed income, then if you return the car and do not pay, you will be sued for something, but you might be judgment proof.
You bought the car.  There is nothing you can do.  If you are on a fixed income, then if you return the car and do not pay, you will be... Read More

I purchased a tv from craigslist on Sat (10/28), it was misrepresented by the seller. Can you help ?

Answered 8 years and 4 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Caveat Emptor, without a warranty the buyer takes the risk.  I suppose you could sue in small claims court. I don't like your odds though.  No one forced you to buy it or go on Craigs List to find it. In these types of circumstances,  usually you don't have a lot of recourse. Good luck.... Read More
Caveat Emptor, without a warranty the buyer takes the risk.  I suppose you could sue in small claims court. I don't like your odds though. ... 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. 

Cosigned car app for a friend , ended up owning car. The app had wrong info on. They had me do an electronic signature 1st. This company is fraud.

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
Presumably, your friend is equally responsible for the debt and repo.  Don't ever co-sign for a friend. I doubt you have a case as a result of the application.
Presumably, your friend is equally responsible for the debt and repo.  Don't ever co-sign for a friend. I doubt you have a case as a result of... Read More

Hello, can I file a claim about a reservation company for services not provided?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
You can make a claim up to 5,000 in small claims court. That seems the best way to handle this.
You can make a claim up to 5,000 in small claims court. That seems the best way to handle this.

Can someone sue Equifax if they were part of a data breach and the debit information was stolen but no transactions occurred ?

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer
There are class action suits forming.  You can look online how to contact lawyers doing these.
There are class action suits forming.  You can look online how to contact lawyers doing these.

I lost a luggage in a bus firm only pay $250.00My luggage contain macb ook 2015 edition ipad air 201664 gb cellular and new prescription eye

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by Anthony Van Zwaren (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer
When you buy a ticket for a bus or train or airline there are warnings as to what is the maximum that will be paid. That is why, for instance, there are things like travelers' insurance. There are also federal regulations limiting liability if they are interstate carriers. 
When you buy a ticket for a bus or train or airline there are warnings as to what is the maximum that will be paid. That is why, for instance, there... Read More

Is there a statue of limitations for a payday loan

Answered 8 years and 5 months ago by attorney Hon. Max L Rosenberg   |   1 Answer
I believe 99% of all payday loans are scams being perpetrated by con-artists from outside of this country.  Its a numbers game.  They harass everyone and they do not follow any laws.  There is no real way to get them to stop except to show them you will not be scammed and tell them to have you served. If you tell them to sue you and that you have no intention of paying them, they may leave you alone...or not.  Your other option is to change all of your infomation and freeze your credit.  DON'T EVER DO A PAY DAY LOAN.... Read More
I believe 99% of all payday loans are scams being perpetrated by con-artists from outside of this country.  Its a numbers game.  They... Read More

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. 
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