Consumer law, like any area of the law, has complexities and subtleties that aren’t always apart to the public; however, being well-informed and educated about your rights as a consumer is one of the best ways to avoid being taken advantage of or being harassed. That’s why we blog regularly: to make sure you have the information you need to make informed decisions, or to strike back if your consumer rights are being abused. Read on to begin educating yourself now!
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Consider the Downside of Debt SettlementYou may have heard that debt settlement could be an option if you are unable to pay your bills, but this should not be your first course of action.
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You Can Do Something When a Dealer Takes Your Car Back in a Yo-Yo SaleIn a "yo-yo sale", a consumer is ordered by the dealer to return a car they thought they had purchased. Learn what you can do about this type of fraud here.
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What the LifeLock Settlement Tells Us About Identity Theft ProtectionLifeLock was ordered to pay $100 million to settle charges from the Federal Trade Commission for making false promises to customers.
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Immediate Steps to Take When You Discover Your Identity Has Been StolenIt is important to act quickly when you realize you have been the victim of identity theft. By doing these three things immediately, you can control the damage.
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Legal Standards for Proving Auto FraudFeeling cheated by a used car dealer is not an uncommon experience, but to prove that actual fraud occurred, you will need more than just a feeling.
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When a Dealer Fails to Disclose Frame Damage on a Used CarIf you purchased a car from a used car dealer that you later discovered had frame damage, you may be able to sue the dealership for fraud. Find out more here.
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If You Have Poor Credit, Shady Credit Repair Companies May Target YouYou would do anything to repair your bad credit, but don’t let desperation lower your defenses against untrustworthy credit repair services. Learn more here.
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While You Have Some Protections, Be Cautious When Using Electronic BankingYou may know that you are afforded some rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, but did you know that your electronic bank transactions are also protected?
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Quality Rankings Could Help You With Your New Car PurchaseLooking at the list of cars with the most reports of problems in the first 90 days of ownership could help you avoid purchasing a lemon.
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Were You the Victim of Fraud or Did You Just Get a Bad Deal?It’s not always easy to determine if you have been the victim of auto fraud. We give examples of five types of fraud and advice on how to avoid each one.
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5 Tips for Cleaning Up Your Credit and Improving Your Credit ScoreSo you've got your credit score, but you'd like it to be higher. What can you do? Here are 5 ways to improve your credit over time, check them out here!
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Why Your Credit Report Could Be Making You MiserableIn this article we explore 5 of the biggest reasons (and a bonus reason) why your credit report may be making you miserable. Learn more about it here.