Charlottesville, VA asked in Bankruptcy for Virginia

Q: Trying to find a lawyer, for bankruptcy, scammer ran up credit cards to about $70.000, only income is my SS of $1100,

I need a lawyer that can help me, I am a widow living on Social Security, and scammer /fiancee, ran credit cards 4 of them up to $70,000, he would pay the cards off, get credit again, and month later, credit card companies would send out a rejected payment because of closed accounts,

He says he has the money, so everytime, he charged one credit card up to $39, 587.00, they want a payment of $3500, for a month, I only get $1100 a month to live on...is there a lawyer can help out with little or no fee...just asking...thanks for reading this..

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Robert R Weed
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Robert R Weed
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  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Annandale, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: Sadly, we see that scam a lot. Where in Virginia are you located. If you are in Northern Virginia I'd be glad to help.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
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  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY

A: I’d be happy to help you if I were nearby. Try the local bar association and legal aid society for attorneys who will help you.

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