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Finance Guide Back in Flow
Editorial Team Germany | Sep 17, 2026 7 min

Fraud victim? What to do if someone used your identity

Have you discovered purchases you never made or received debt collection letters for orders that are not yours? If so, you may be a fraud victim. When someone misuses your personal information to buy goods or services, it is often a case of identity theft. Acting quickly can help limit the damage, protect your accounts and resolve the situation more efficiently. This guide explains what to do if you're a fraud victim, how to recognise identity theft, how to report fraud and what steps to take if debt collection proceedings have already started.

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Finance Blog Education
Sep 8, 2026 5 min

Safe online shopping: pause, pay, push back

You find the perfect item at a price that feels almost unbelievable. The website says “only 2 left,” the countdown clock is ticking, and checkout takes just seconds. But days pass, no parcel arrives, and the seller stops replying. It’s a common online shopping story – and it often starts with pressure, a bargain, and not enough time to think. Safe online shopping should feel convenient, not risky. Most purchases go smoothly, especially when stores and payment providers make checkout clear and secure. A few simple checks can help you spot warning signs, understand real security steps, and choose payment methods that give you options if something goes wrong.

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Finance Blog Education
Sep 7, 2026 5 min

Building healthy financial habits: simple ways to stay in control

Financial control doesn’t require a perfect budget or a complicated system. A few healthy financial habits can make it easier to understand where your money is going, what payments are coming up, and what works for your budget. Here are some practical ways to make money management part of everyday life. Nothing revolutionary. That’s rather the point.

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Finance Blog Education
Sep 7, 2026

Responsible BNPL explained: common Buy Now Pay Later myths

In recent years, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has become an increasingly popular way to pay for everyday purchases, from fashion to electronics. With BNPL options like those offered by Riverty, you can spread the cost of a purchase over time without paying interest, as long as you pay on time. As more people use BNPL, there are also more questions and misconceptions about how it works. Understanding responsible BNPL starts with knowing what to expect, what the payment terms are, and whether the option fits your budget. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common BNPL myths and what’s really behind them.

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Widerspruch
Editorial Team Germany | May 1, 2023 3 min

What is an enforcement?

The word scares many people. But what does enforcement actually mean? Enforcement refers to the state procedure by which a creditor can forcibly enforce his civil law claim against a debtor. This situation may arise if a consumer has not fulfilled a payment obligation even after receiving a reminder and the creditor or a representative appointed by him obtains an enforceable title from the court. Then the creditor has various state resources at his disposal to compulsorily enforce the claim.

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Widerspruch
Editorial Team Germany | Feb 8, 2023 4 min

Objection to the default summons – what does that mean?

In case you receive a default summons, you have 3 possibilities: you pay, you don’t react, or you lodge an objection. If the default summons is justified, it would be easiest to pay everything directly. Some don't react at all – probably because, at the time, they do not see any other solution. Or they might simply lack the financial resources. However, if the default summons is not justified and this can be proven, an objection can be filed against the default summons.

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Default summons
Editorial Team Germany | Jan 19, 2023 6 min

The default summons or payment order

A default summons often triggers insecurity, fear or even shame on the recipient's side. If you have received a default summons, it is best to contact the claimant, the authorised debt collection agency or the authorised lawyer directly. Even if you think the claim is not justified, you need to act quickly to resolve the matter. "Sitting it out" or ignoring it will not help you in this situation. Here you can find out what a default summons means and what you need to pay attention to if you have received one.

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Editorial Team Germany | Nov 15, 2022 3 min

Why are there collection fees/ collection costs?

Collection costs or collection fees - what is the correct term? The law and case law use the terms collection costs or collection remuneration. When it comes to the topic of collection fees, it's easy to get bad advice. This is one of the reasons why debt collection agencies suffer from a rather bad reputation. But a closer look shows that the collection remuneration is a completely justified cost.

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