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.