Educate Yourself About Consumer Law—from Auto Fraud to Debt Harassment—Here
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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Raise Your Identity Fraud Awareness Become familiar with different ways identity fraud can happen -
Senate May Soon Overturn an Important Consumer Protection Republican senators are hoping to muster enough votes to overturn the CFPB’s ban on forced arbitration this fall. This is an important protection for consumers. -
Car Manufacturer Weight Capacity Causes Problems With Buyers Car Weight limits are often not discussed when buying a car but can have low load capacities that can cause a safety concern. -
Non-English Speakers Often the Target of Scams It is all too easy for our neighbors who don’t speak English to be cheated out of their hard-earned money. Learn how to help them avoid common scams. -
Tips to Protect Yourself From Scammers Do you know how to protect yourself as a consumer? Learn more about your consumer risks here. -
Senate Kills Bill Meant to Crack Down on Lending Abuses Virginia Senate killed a series of bills that would crack down on lending abuses. -
Understanding How Scams Work and How to Avoid Them We all think we’re too smart to fall for a scam, but thousands of people do every year. By learning scam artists’ tricks, we can beat them at their own game. -
10 Scams to Watch Out for in the New Year According to the Better Business Bureau, these 10 scams topped the list of the most reported scams in 2015. Be on the lookout for them in 2016. -
5 Tips for Prepping Your Car for the Winter Winter is coming! Is your car ready? Here are 5 ways to make sure you're ready for the snowy conditions this winter. Keep safe and stay on the roads, read here. -
VA Supreme Court Establishes Burden of Proof for VCPA Claims In the summer of 2015 the Virginia Supreme Court established the burden for the burden of proof for Virginia Consumer Protection Act fraud claims. Learn more here. -
Learn Your Rights: Arbitration An overview of arbitration and forced arbitration that many corporations are using these days. Learn your rights. -
Arbitration in Nursing Homes Corporate America is now targeting nursing home patients with arbitration and we need to help stop this. -
Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Car In Good Condition in Hot Weather Summer heat can take a toll on your car, but there are simple steps you can take to prevent breakdowns. Check out our 5 tips for simple summer car maintenance here. -
Stop Telemarketing Calls by Using the TCPA Telemarketers are certainly annoying, but did you know that their actions may be illegal as well? Learn more about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act here! -
In the Words of a Former Debt Collector The inside scoop of what it is really like to be a debt collector and some of the shady practices that go on. -
Don't Buy Direct Buy Don’t Buy Direct Buy – As usual if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. -
Kia and Hyundai Fined for Misstating Mileage Kia and Hyundai were fined by the U.S. for Misstating their mileage. -
The Unfairness of Forced Arbitration "Lost in the Fine Print – New Documentary Blows Lid off Gross Unfairness of Forced Arbitration" -
Companies like USA Discounters Give the Free Market a Bad Name John Gayle's response to how USA Discounters takes advantage of our service men and women.