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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

Accurate Background LLC often makes egregious errors in background reports

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

erroneous background reports from RealPage lead to litigation

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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Scam Likely: New Study Shows That Older Adults Aren’t the True Victims of Online Shopping Scams

It turns out that younger, supposedly more tech savvy consumers are actually in the majority.

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People who serve in the military have an increased risk of Identity theft and credit reporting errors

In 2021, service-members, veterans, and military family members reported nearly 50,000 cases of identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

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Wells Fargo Credit Report Dispute

You have the right to dispute inaccurate credit information. Here’s what to know about disputing Wells Fargo errors.

how bad is a 700 credit score

Is a 700 credit score good or bad?

A credit score of 700 has positive implications

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How to start building credit at 18

Building credit at 18 is possible

financial health after prison

How can you restore your financial health after you get out of prison?

Building up your credit after prison is possible

what does pre qualified mean for a credit card

What does it mean when you’re pre-qualified for a credit card?

Pre-qualified means you fit some of the criteria needed for a specific credit card

how to find out all my debts

How to find all your debts

You could be unaware of your existing debts

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Are Debit Cards Protected from Fraud

Consumer Attorneys Uncover Risks Associated with Debit Card Fraud and How You Can Prevent Being Victimized!

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AppFolio Dispute After a Housing Denial: How to Fix Screening Errors and Protect Your Record

If your rental application was denied or marked "failed" after an AppFolio background check, you may have the right to file an AppFolio dispute. Errors in tenant screening reports can include incorrect credit data, criminal records belonging to someone else, or outdated eviction filings.

How to Report Identity Theft: Where to File Every Report

How to Report Identity Theft: Where to File Every Report

When someone uses your identity, it can be hard to know who you need to notify first. Start by filing an identity theft report with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov, then contact the bank or card issuer involved and one of the three credit bureaus for a fraud alert. Depending on what happened, you may also need to involve the police, SSA, IRS, or FBI.

First Advantage (FADV) Background Check: Fix Errors

First Advantage Dispute: How to Fix a Failed Background Check and When to Sue

Did you fail a First Advantage background check due to errors? We can help you recover!

What Is Identity Theft? Definition, Types & How It Happens | Consumer Attorneys

What Is Identity Theft, and How Does It Happen?

Identity theft is when someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission. They can use your name, Social Security number, credit card number, bank account information, medical insurance number, or other identifying details to get money, credit, services, medical care, tax refunds, employment, or other benefits. That is the basic identity theft definition most people are aware of.

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