Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

Fraudulant or not?

I received a call today from someone claiming they were from a debt collection agency. She said that I was getting ready to be served a warrant for ''felony defrauding'' for a loan I have not paid back. She said to call a lawyer to set up a payment plan. But that makes no sense to me. How could I be charge with fraud for not paying back a payday loan? After I read the entire ''agreement'' I saw that I would end up paying them over $2000.00 for a $500.00 loan. Is this something that I would need to get a lawyer for?


Asked on 2/08/05, 2:27 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Fraudulant or not?

I would advise retaining local counsel to assist you in protecting your rights. And they can probably negotiate a much better payment plan.

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Answered on 2/08/05, 8:13 am
Ms. Tran Lankford Tran Lankford, Attorney at Law

No

First, it appears that the caller violated both Federal and State laws, namely the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Additionally, if you do have a payday loan, there is new legislation as of 2004 that regulates and can aid in your pursuit of payday loan claim. I would need more information and to review your loan agreement. You need to contact an attorney for a consultation; most attorneys do provide a free consultation.

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Answered on 2/08/05, 11:06 am


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