by Dennis Beaver | debt collection
December 28, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver Chances are that you have never heard of the terms Zombie Debt, or Zombie Debt Collectors. Neither had former United States Marine, Charles Lay, until, the first week of October, 2018, receiving this phone call: ‘Superior Court... by Dennis Beaver | law enforcement, traffic ticket
December 21, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver Suddenly, in the rearview mirror the red flashing lights of a police car appear. “What did I do? Am I going to get a ticket? Please, No!” The speedometer reveals a speed significantly over the limit, or maybe not, you’re just... by Dennis Beaver | advertising, consumer, false advertising, hospitality
December 14, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver March 14th, 2018 at 4:00 in the morning was a day and time “Denny” would love to forget. “I had the strangest nightmare. A tiny, evil character–something out of a horror movie–had poured gasoline on my right leg, set it on... by Dennis Beaver | charity, donation, ethics
December 7, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver “Nicky” (not her real name) is a television reporter in the Southern San Joaquin Valley with a heart of gold. Brilliant at her craft as a journalist, you just stay glued to her news stories as she finds that human touch few others... by Dennis Beaver | lawyers, privacy
November 30, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver “Mr. Beaver, I am calling you from my lawyer’s office. I came here asking for a copy of my auto accident file,” ‘Randy’ stammered, the degree of frustration in his voice rising with each second. “They told me that he is in a... by Dennis Beaver | alcohol abuse, dui - drunk driving, technology
November 23, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver Are you, or do you know someone who often: –Drinks to excess; –Drives after drinking; –Is most likely not going to stop drinking, and; –Is terrified of being arrested for a DUI? (The family, no doubt, is also frightened, wondering,... by Dennis Beaver | consumer, contracts, fraud
November 9, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver If you are moving across town or to another state, today’s story will help to prevent becoming the victim of “Mover Fraud.” Never heard of “Mover Fraud?” Neither had readers Megan and Zack who spent one recent Friday, “In what... by Dennis Beaver | consumer, return policy, warranty
November 2, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver For anyone shopping for a major appliance –dishwasher, refrigerator or a washer/dryer –how would you answer these questions? What should you expect from an appliance dealer when its service department has had multiple, failed... by Dennis Beaver | asset protection, consumer, contracts, fraud, senior care
October 26, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver “Earlier this year, while out running errands for my 83-year-old parents, “Sandy and Robert,” with whom I live, a solar salesman from Utah-based Mint Solar suddenly showed up at their home, and in no time, they signed a contract for... by Dennis Beaver | annuity, ethics, settlement
October 19, 2018 • By Dennis Beaver Later this month, Newport Beach Pacific Life will host a fabulous six-day event halfway around the world for the U.S. structured settlement industry. According to the invitation, the gathering at the Four Seasons Maldives isn’t a...