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Turned down for a US Post Office (USPS) job due to an erroneous CIS background

The USPS Uses GIS For HR, Causing SNAFUs.

While GIS software can be a useful tool for conducting background checks, there are potential risks associated with its use.

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The USPS Uses GIS For HR, Causing SNAFUs.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) uses General Information Systems (GIS) technology to perform background checks on new hires, sometimes acting on erroneous information.

The CRA Circle of Sharks

This is the (sadly typical) story of one our clients and her struggles with inaccurate information appearing in background reports from no less than 5 different credit reporting agencies.

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).

False OFAC Terrorist Watch List Alert on Your Credit Report?

If you had the misfortune to have been erroneously flagged as a terrorist on your credit report, you need to read this.

Are You A Victim of Identity Theft or Fraud?

Is the fraudulent information appearing on your credit report and keeping you back? If you experienced a case of stolen identity that turned up on your credit report, read this!

What's Worse Than a Plague?

A letter from our founder, Daniel Cohen

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.

Have You Experienced Unauthorized Withdrawals from Your Bank Account?

Unauthorized withdrawals are often a sure sign of identity theft

Florida Residents - Are You Receiving Spam Calls or Texts?

New laws in Florida are designed to protect you from harassment by telemarketers, attempting to replace federal laws recently weakened by the Supreme Court.

Government Investigation Finds Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian Failed to Address Errors in Consumer Credit Reports

While certainly no surprise to attorneys like us who deal with these agencies all the time, it's nice to see the government start to take notice.

If You’ve Been Wrongfully Terminated for Having Another Part-Time Job, Equifax May Be at Fault

It might not seem fair, but companies are now able to research your background to determine if you're moonlighting.

Solar Panel Fraud and Credit Reporting

A relative newcomer on the judicial landscape, solar fraud cases are becoming more and more common.