Harold E. Scherr, Attorney

Dba/ Collect Southeast

Collect America (CACV/CACH) Franchisee

 Head Debt Collectors:

Harold Earl Scherr, Owner, Attorney, Bar#240486

Stephanie D. Ira, President

Richard Valle, Esq FBN 0017128

Quick Analysis                         Consumer Comments Below

This is one of the worst ‘Collect America’ operations in America that we receive complaints on.  Most are of collectors threatening legal actions, wage garnishments, seizure of assets and notification of employers and third parties about debts. Scheer employs some of the most hard core debt collectors in Florida which gives credence to the position that you make more money when you break the law than when you obey the law.

 

Some of the more criminal type complaints received are on Collector Gary Ridge, a former manager and one who used an alias of ‘Attorney John Morgan.’ His REAL name is Jung Yoon, the alias is so he could threaten and extort monies from consumers. Rumors have Yoon going so far as to cancel phone and cable service and even credit cards for unruly consumers.

 

We have information that a BIGGER crime wave may be going on within the Scheer organization, including possible illegal credit card debits and more, so if you have an account in collections with them, you may want to pay close attention to your credit bureau reports and credit card activity.

 

The good news about problematic Collect America franchisees is that their management and legal folks do take actions to correct problems. If enough people complain about Scheer, we will get that information in the right hands so they can be dealt with. Complaints regarding Scherr should also be directed to the Florida State Bar authorities at: http://www.flabar.org/tfb/
 
Tape record Scherr collectors where legal, make them validate their claims.
 

CAUTION: I recommend you NEVER disclose your bank account or credit card information to a debt collector, as you risk them emptying your account, or maxing out your credit card. If you feel they are reporting on your credit bureau files in error or need assistance in dealing with them, email  the details w/your location.  Assistance and referral to a consumer legal specialist may be available.   Email for Assistance 

  Comments from consumer emails.  Messages edited for brevity.

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