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I have been contacted by a company calle FIA Federal Investigation Agency and I was told that I have an outstanding pay day loan that is not paid and it is considered 3 criminal counts. I would like to know what kind of lawyer would I need and if it is true that this is punishable by 3 criminal counts.
Asked on April 13, 2009 under Criminal Law, Illinois
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Did you have an outstanding pay day loan? Even if you did, contact your State's Banking Department and file a consumer complaint. Every state is different on what is considered a crime and oftentimes this type of transaction is more likely a breach of contract than anything else.
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