Florin Legal, P.A.

09/29/2023

Florin Legal, P.A. proudly supports the Lowry Elementary PTA!

08/03/2022

As credit card debt continues to rise, so does the unfortunate likelihood of falling behind or defaulting. Do not ignore the debt issues. For options moving forward, feel free to call us at (813)724-3063.

Americans are piling up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the high cost of living.

11/02/2021

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Many Florida consumers are overcharged for debt settlement services and solicited with false and misleading statements to solicit payment.

09/24/2020

What is the FCRA? The FCRA is the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a consumer protection statute that “was enacted ‘to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting…

09/18/2020

So many consumers INCORRECTLY believe that a free credit report review can lower your credit score. For more information or assistance in accessing your credit report, please call Florin Legal, P.A. at (813)724-3063.

Will Checking my Credit Report Hurt my Credit Score? No. Checking your credit report has ZERO adverse effect on your credit score. This is a common misunderstanding. For more information, please feel free to contact Florin Legal, P.A. at (813)724-3063 or click on the link below.

05/18/2020

You are now entitled to a free credit report WEEKLY through April of 2021. Please call Florin Legal, P.A. at (813)724-3063 for assistance in obtaining and reviewing your free credit report.

Free credit reports are now available weekly online through April 2021. Contact Florin Legal, P.A. for free help in obtaining and reviewing credit reports.

04/15/2020

Can the same debt be reported twice on my credit report? Yes; however, the outstanding or open balance may only be reported once. Let's say for example you have an outstanding debt owed to Capital One. Capital One may report that a balance is owed. Now, let's say that debt became delinquent and the....

04/01/2020

Business owners around the U.S. may have just had their identities compromised by the SBA site designed to help them. As a reminder, Florin Legal is still offering a free credit review at (813)724-3063!

The SBA site to apply for disaster loans was compromised. If you applied for an SBA disaster loan you need to monitor your credit ASAP

03/05/2020

At least $10.6 million in reported losses and the article cites imposter scams and unlawful debt collection as the most prevalent. Call Tampa Debt Attorney Scott Florin at (813)724-3063 for more information or questions related to debt harassment and similar scams.

Last year, an estimated 12,000 complaints of fraud and scams were made in Hillsborough County with at least $10.6 million in reported losses.

02/18/2020

Considering credit repair...be aware of these warning signs as outlined in a recent article from the AARP.

1. A credit-repair company says it can get bad debt off your credit record, guarantee a better credit score or give you “a new credit identity.”
2. The company tells you to give false information on loan applications.
3. The company urges you to dispute information in your credit report that you know is accurate.
4. The company tells you not to contact the credit bureaus yourself.

For more information about unlawful credit repair practices or the steps necessary to remove incorrect information from your credit report, please feel free to call Florida Credit Attorney Scott Florin at (813)724-3063.