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What's NOT Covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act? 4 Common FCRA Myths Although the Fair Credit Reporting Act can be a powerful protection for consumers, it’s important to understand what kinds of issues aren’t covered. -
Filing a Dispute for Incorrect Information on a Credit Report If you’ve found inaccurate or incorrect information on your credit report, you can file a dispute asking the companies to correct their records. Here’s how. -
The Facts About Fraud and Your Credit Report Fraud not only disrupts your life and sense of security, but it may also harm your credit report. -
Spot a Potentially Sour Deal: How to Avoid Buying a Lemon Giving your potential new vehicle a good inspection before you buy it could prevent you from having to take advantage of Virginia’s lemon law. -
Shocking Scandal Involving Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles May Have Significant Impact on Consumers Buyers of Audis and Volkswagens may find themselves suffering financial losses due to a recent emissions scandal. It is important to protect your legal rights. -
What can you do about this new sales tactic to reel in consumers? John Cole Gayle, Jr. discusses a new tactic car dealers are using to reel in consumers with Gray Hall of NBC12 in Richmond, VA -
Putting Up a Defense In a Lawsuit Over Unpaid Debt: 8 Ways to Defend Yourself When a creditor sues you for an unpaid debt, you may feel overwhelmed and scared. Fortunately, there are many possible defenses you can assert against the suit. -
Top 5 Things to Do to Make Sure You Get the Best Deal We offer five tips to make sure you are getting the best possible price on your used car. -
How to Prevent a Vehicle Break-In: Six Tips to Keep Your Car Safe Are you leaving your car and your possessions at risk for theft? Follow these six tips to help prevent thieves from breaking into your car. Learn more here! -
Enforcing Express and Implied Warranties for a Defective Vehicle: What Constitutes a "Breach of Warranty"? Chances are, your vehicle came with express and implied warranties when you bought it. If these warranties are breached, you may be entitled to take action. -
Consumers Must Understand Their Rights Under the FDCPA Federal laws protect consumers from harassment over unpaid debt. Consumers should learn about their rights and responsibilities regarding debt collection. -
Dealers Who Knowingly Provide Inaccurate Carfax Reports May be Liable for Auto Fraud Relying solely on a Carfax report when purchasing a used vehicle may be a costly mistake. Dealers who knowingly provide false reports may be liable.