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Can companies sell pre paid cards valid at multiple non-affiliated locations? | 1 | 3 days 15 hours ago by Mike Norman |
2 days 14 hours ago by The Editor |
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Possibility to refile suit if motion to vacate dismissal is denied | 1 | 6 days 17 hours ago by Anonymous |
5 days 18 hours ago by The Editor |
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defective Laptop purchase | 1 | 1 week 7 hours ago by Anonymous |
5 days 20 hours ago by mapilot |
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Filing a Motion in a debt collection lawsuit | 1 | 1 week 4 days ago by kids0406 |
1 week 3 days ago by admin |
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Credit Card Collection lawsuit | 1 | 2 weeks 3 days ago by Foxhunt |
2 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Liquidation sales and false prices and discounts | 1 | 3 weeks 18 hours ago by Grish |
3 weeks 11 hours ago by The Editor |
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Who to send demand letter to (lawyer or owner). | 1 | 4 weeks 2 days ago by Busted |
4 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Private party sale ( non auto) on Craigslist, looking for refund | 1 | 5 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
5 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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can a tire center/garace refuse to put tires back on that they took off? | 2 | 6 weeks 6 days ago by consumerrightsq... |
6 weeks 5 days ago by consumerrightsq... |
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Landlord is unfair and deceptive under MA 93A? | 1 | 7 weeks 2 days ago by Lawrencekad |
7 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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School Gym | 1 | 8 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
8 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Lost coat at restaurant in MA | 1 | 8 weeks 4 days ago by MinR |
8 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Repo Car after bankruptcy | 1 | 9 weeks 5 days ago by mama24 |
9 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Car dealers and credit applications | 1 | 10 weeks 4 days ago by Vineman |
10 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Can small business sue another business under MA 93A? | 1 | 12 weeks 11 hours ago by Anonymous |
11 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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MA car repossession from private property | 1 | 12 weeks 6 days ago by GGH |
12 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Is minor in MA bound by a contract? | 1 | 14 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
14 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Suing Massachusetts car dealer outside small claims court. | 1 | 15 weeks 3 days ago by MadMad |
15 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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False advertising of vehicle price | 1 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
16 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Surcharges for using credit card in Massachusetts. | 1 | 17 weeks 3 days ago by Tyra |
17 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Documentation fee at MA car dealer | 1 | 18 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
18 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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When is a refusal of demand in "good faith?" | 1 | 19 weeks 4 days ago by scorpio11679 |
19 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Home Improvement Contractor and Chapter 93A letter | 1 | 20 weeks 2 days ago by arturosambuca |
20 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Receipt required when customer requests one | 0 | 20 weeks 2 days ago by bostonguy1970 |
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93a apply to individuals in a real estate sale? | 1 | 20 weeks 3 days ago by jonwit |
20 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Automatically renewing home security contract legal in MA? | 1 | 20 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
20 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Price gouging for gasoline | 1 | 21 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
21 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Home contractor registration number | 1 | 22 weeks 4 days ago by Beans |
22 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Refund of health club fee if I get laid off in MA? | 1 | 23 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
23 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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breach of agreement - BUYING USED CAR from Private Party | 0 | 24 weeks 5 days ago by vinod_kgupta |
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Door to door sales law in MA. | 1 | 24 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
24 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Unlicensed Attorney | 2 | 33 weeks 2 days ago by BLACKDOG |
25 weeks 2 days ago by BLACKDOG |
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MA law about lay away plans | 1 | 26 weeks 13 hours ago by Anonymous |
26 weeks 12 hours ago by admin |
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Punitive damages | 1 | 27 weeks 19 hours ago by mitchmcc |
26 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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legal steps for repossession of car in MA | 1 | 27 weeks 2 days ago by Whiskey |
27 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Chapter 93 Demand letter | 1 | 28 weeks 3 days ago by arturosambuca |
28 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Motorcycles covered by MA Lemon Law? | 1 | 28 weeks 4 days ago by Tater |
28 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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USED AUTO DEAL | 1 | 29 weeks 5 days ago by dingram |
29 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Supermarket advertising errors | 1 | 30 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
30 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Exemtions from judgment | 0 | 30 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
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Can a MA Auto dealer reneg on a purchase agreement | 1 | 31 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
31 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Unauthorized disclosure of medical records a violation of 93A? | 1 | 31 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
31 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Lying about car loan and financing rate | 1 | 32 weeks 1 day ago by SLM |
32 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Statute of limitations on debt collection | 4 | 33 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
32 weeks 6 days ago by irishpat77 |
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Can credit card debt lawsuit be dismissed? | 1 | 33 weeks 2 days ago by moody362 |
33 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Unlicensed debt collector | 1 | 33 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
33 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Can I be denied auto insurance because of my bad credit in MA? | 1 | 33 weeks 6 days ago by Bags1979 |
33 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Attorneys fees with 93A consumer protection claim | 1 | 35 weeks 1 day ago by TheRonald |
35 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Regulation of fortune tellers in MA | 1 | 37 weeks 1 day ago by SueK |
37 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Cancellation or cooling off period for consumer contract | 1 | 38 weeks 4 days ago by FTReed |
38 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Debt collector making too many telephone calls | 2 | 50 weeks 1 day ago by Angrydebtor |
39 weeks 2 days ago by please |
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Old CC debt statute of limitations questions | 1 | 41 weeks 2 days ago by thanksforthehelp |
39 weeks 2 days ago by please |
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Gift Certificate from a closed business | 2 | 39 weeks 3 days ago by Foodie |
39 weeks 3 days ago by please |
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Is a merchandise credit same as a gift certificate under MA consumer law? | 1 | 40 weeks 17 hours ago by ReganL |
40 weeks 17 hours ago by The Editor |
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Golf passes fit MA law definition of gift certificate? | 1 | 41 weeks 2 days ago by philipthechen |
41 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Real Estate tenancy covered by 93A | 1 | 41 weeks 4 days ago by century33 |
41 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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MA gift certificate laws and gift card laws | 1 | 41 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
41 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Can stores require a receipt for return of merchandise? | 1 | 42 weeks 5 days ago by angry_shopper |
42 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Insurance company unfair and deceptive under MA 93A? | 1 | 43 weeks 6 days ago by Wendy56 |
43 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Seller liable for wood stove installed without permit? | 1 | 45 weeks 2 days ago by Mrs. Law |
45 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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food contaminated by insect (grasshopper) | 1 | 45 weeks 3 days ago by prask |
45 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Daycare Contract valid after child was abused? | 1 | 46 weeks 3 days ago by Venom95 |
46 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Unfair and deceptive misrepresentation by real estate agent and triple damages | 1 | 46 weeks 6 days ago by MHorton |
46 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Fraudulent item appearing on credit report | 1 | 48 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
48 weeks 17 hours ago by The Editor |
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Buying and registering a moped in MA | 1 | 49 weeks 1 day ago by RSmithson |
49 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Execution on real estate deed | 1 | 51 weeks 4 days ago by jriddle |
51 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Car insurance: policy contract not compliant with Chapter 175: Section 113O? | 0 | 52 weeks 12 hours ago by grtswift |
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Deceptive pricing at outlet stores | 1 | 1 year 14 hours ago by TWilson |
1 year 13 hours ago by The Editor |
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Triple damages under MA consumer protection law | 1 | 1 year 1 week ago by Anonymous |
1 year 1 week ago by The Editor |
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Sample Massachusetts 93A demand letter | 1 | 1 year 2 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 2 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Does MA consumer law require rain-checks? | 1 | 1 year 3 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 3 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Car Purchase contract | 1 | 1 year 4 weeks ago by Onslo |
1 year 4 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Bounced check and Chexsystems | 1 | 1 year 4 weeks ago by Walking |
1 year 4 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Cancelation of advertised contest a violation? | 1 | 1 year 4 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 4 weeks ago by The Editor |
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consumer law of other states (New Hampshire) about gift cards | 1 | 1 year 5 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 5 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I sue a non-corporate business? | 1 | 1 year 7 weeks ago by dgucwa |
1 year 7 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Do I have to show my receipt or stop for false alarms by store security sensors? | 2 | 1 year 11 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 7 weeks ago by j4bs4209333 |
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Are Bride and Groom entitled to a refund? | 2 | 1 year 8 weeks ago by skimo0412 |
1 year 8 weeks ago by skimo0412 |
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Home improvement contractor dispute and MA consumer protection law | 1 | 1 year 9 weeks ago by Stringer |
1 year 9 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Debt collectors trying to collect disputed debt | 1 | 1 year 9 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 9 weeks ago by The Editor |
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New law in Fall River MA, is it legal? | 0 | 1 year 10 weeks ago by irishtemper |
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Can I get my money back for used car or truck purchased in MA? | 1 | 1 year 10 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 10 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Length of Health Club contracts | 1 | 1 year 11 weeks ago by CThomas |
1 year 11 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Use of word "sale" by merchant or business in MA | 1 | 1 year 12 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can I cure default on car loan | 1 | 1 year 13 weeks ago by tricks093 |
1 year 13 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Unauthorized service performed by lawn company | 0 | 1 year 14 weeks ago by torbd237 |
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Unfair and deceptive practice by a thrift institution in a mortgage refinancing | 1 | 1 year 15 weeks ago by DUHACAN |
1 year 15 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Incorrect pricing at stores | 1 | 1 year 15 weeks ago by golfboy287 |
1 year 15 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Real estate agent and MA 93A | 1 | 1 year 16 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 16 weeks ago by The Editor |
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93 A misrepresentation of Brand New Home bought 2006 | 1 | 1 year 17 weeks ago by cherilouise777 |
1 year 17 weeks ago by The Editor |
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implied warranty and consumer rights | 1 | 1 year 19 weeks ago by nicholasgram |
1 year 19 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Can a business sue under 93A? | 1 | 1 year 20 weeks ago by tricked |
1 year 20 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Gym membership not advertised as 6 days vs. 7 | 1 | 1 year 21 weeks ago by Jblake |
1 year 21 weeks ago by The Editor |
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How do I Prove a 93A Claim? | 1 | 1 year 23 weeks ago by tellme |
1 year 22 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Electronic Payment for MA Health Club | 1 | 1 year 33 weeks ago by LilllyG |
1 year 32 weeks ago by The Editor |
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What is "Unfair or Deceptive" under MA 93A? | 1 | 1 year 35 weeks ago by Trike |
1 year 35 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Business Receipt Requirement | 0 | 1 year 35 weeks ago by MWyson |
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sued illegally by debt collector? | 0 | 1 year 37 weeks ago by Anonymous |
n/a |
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Debt Collectors | 1 | 1 year 38 weeks ago by Bigdebtor |
1 year 38 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Storage Fee Charged by Mechanic | 1 | 1 year 40 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 40 weeks ago by The Editor |
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