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What credit score do I need to buy a car?
Discover how high your credit score should be before you begin to buy a car.
Depending on your daily activities, you might need access to a vehicle.
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My medical bill got sent to collections after I paid it. What should I do?
You can dispute medical bills sent to collections
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FedEx Background Check: Everything You Need to Know
Everything You Need to Know about FedEx Background Checks, Errors & Disputes – Consumer Attorneys!
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Identity Theft in California: How the FCBA, EFTA and FCRA Protect You - and What to Do Next
California has long been a hotspot for identity theft, thanks to its large population, tech-driven economy, and concentration of data-driven businesses. From Los Angeles to Sacramento, thousands of consumers each year discover that their personal information has been misused - credit cards opened in their name, bank accounts drained, or credit reports wrecked by fraudulent activity. If you’ve been a victim of identity theft in California, federal laws like the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA), Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA), and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) offer critical protections.
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How long does bankruptcy stay on your credit report
Types of bankruptcy and how they affect your financial life.
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How Long Does a Background Check Take?
Consumer Attorneys explains the time it takes for background checks to complete and what you can expect along the way.
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What does Postmates look for in a background check?
A background check by Postmates focuses on two elements
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In the News: Changes by Credit Reporting Bureaus Could Wipe Your Medical Debt From Your Credit Report
Up to 70% of medical debt will be removed from Americans' credit reports starting July 2022
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What is a good credit score for a 30-year-old?
See what, if any, is the ideal credit score for someone who is 30 years old.
It’s natural for us, as humans, to compare things. We compare everything from clothes to cars.
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Can I Sue For False Debt Collection?
You obeyed the rules and paid your debts. But you got sent to collections anyway. Creditors need to play by the rules, too.
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Credit reporting errors strike victims when they least expect it
Consumer Attorneys has helped countless victims of credit reporting inaccuracies and is here for you.
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Accurate Examples of Fair Credit Reporting Act Violations
We’ve Got the Top 10 Examples of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Violations. Learn How to Fight Back!
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All You Need to Know about Kroll Background Checks
Kroll background checks reduce risks for employers. But sometimes, reporting errors harm job candidates instead.
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The CRA Circle of Sharks
This is the (sadly typical) story of one of our clients and her struggles with inaccurate information appearing in background reports from no less than 5 different credit reporting agencies
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The Bellwether of an Ailing Nation
Yet another example of a credit bureau (ACCURATE BACKGROUND LLC , in this case) shamelessly ruining someone's life with their carelessness and indifference
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Pushed to the Edge for Profit
Yet another story of an uncaring credit agency ruining someone's life with their inept practices and incompetence, this time it's RealPage
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Why Vietnamese US Citizens Are Vulnerable to Identity Theft and Background Report Errors
In yet another example of the carelessness of the Credit Reporting Agencies (CRA’s), Vietnamese Americans have an increased risk of reporting errors because they don’t have that many names to go around.
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How Credit Reporting Agencies Ruin People's Lives
Like some kind of financial long Covid, when credit reporting agencies and background check companies like On Site LLC don’t fix their mistakes (even after agreeing to and paying a cash settlement) the result is on-going suffering that never ends, like a festering wound.
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What is a credit card hardship program?
It can help you out in tough times
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Is a formal loan application necessary to establish damages under the Fair Credit Reporting Act?
In some situations, no.
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What amounts to a reasonable investigation by a furnisher?
The reasonableness of the investigation depends on the circumstances of a case
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6 Nov, 2026
Daniel Cohen
Lyft Background Check: How Long It Takes, Status, and How to Dispute Errors
A Lyft driver background check is the screening process Lyft requires before approving you to drive, and once you provide consent and your Social Security number, Checkr, Inc. runs a U.S. criminal background check. You may see a “Pending” status, which means Checkr is still processing the report, or receive a “Consider” result, meaning the report is complete but contains information Lyft may need to review.
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3 Nov, 2026
Daniel Cohen
How to Remove a Fraud Alert from Your Credit Report
Identity theft affects millions yearly. Learn how to recover and how our attorneys can help!
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3 Nov, 2026
Daniel Cohen
Financial Identity Theft Definition
Financial Identity Theft Takes a Toll on Your Finances and Your Life. Learn How to Prevent Fraud and Get Your Life Back.
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2 Nov, 2026
Daniel Cohen
Checkr Background Report Errors Lawyer: How to Sue Checkr
Checkr background check mistakes can cost you your job. Find out how to fight back, correct errors, and claim compensation under federal law.
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