Howard Lee Schiff Steals your money, endless phone calls internet, Connecticut

I went on the State of CT Judicial website and did a search for "Capital One".  The list of lawsuits this collection agency has filed is ASTOUNDING.  Here's the link, you may need to cut and paste:

http://www.jud2.ct.gov/Small_Claims/sc_SearchPartyResult.asp

BTW, this is just the list of cases currently pending in Connecticut courts.

If that link doesn't work, simply go to http://www.jud.ct.gov/jud2.htm and click small claims, and click "search by party name".  Type "Capital One" and you'll see.

I wonder if I could use this in court as proof of overzealousness?

I went on the State of CT Judicial website and did a search for "Capital One".  The list of lawsuits this collection agency has filed is ASTOUNDING.  Here's the link:

http://www.jud2.ct.gov/Small_Claims/sc_SearchPartyResult.asp

BTW, this is just the list of cases currently pending in Connecticut courts.

Consumers are at a distinct disadvantage when they find themselves facing a law firm such as Howard Lee Schiff.    By the way, Howard Lee Schiff, died many years ago.

Understanding what can be done to protect yourself and even possibly have a counterclaim that could potentially be used to offset your debt, are important things to know about.

Also, Howard Lee Schiff has been involved in class-action lawsuits recently for charging interest that they were not entitled to charge.  They also were sued for charging interest on costs that were not part of the original judgment.

You mentioned that they continued to harass you on the telephone.  Even if you did not answer the telephone and they caused it to ring and ring, this could be a violation of your consumer rights under what is called the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).  There are literally hundreds of things that law firms and collection agencies do wrong, that you can use, that can help you gain leverage either in a negotiation or counterclaim situation.

If you need some help determining what solutions might be available to assist you, please feel free to contact me at Debt Elimination Services, LLC in Guilford.  We are consumer advocates fighting for consumers rights here in Connecticut.  If you call 203-458-1200, we can help you decide if there is anything you can do and if you need a consumer attorney we can also make some recommendations here as well.