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What makes information a “consumer report” under the FCRA? This article breaks down the statute step by step, showing how purpose and use transform data into a regulated consumer report.

Learn about how the FCRA defines consumer reporting agencies and why function, not labels or disclaimers, determines coverage.

Wrongfully denied? Discover how to correct Grubhub background check errors.

When Shipt and Checkr get it wrong, you have rights. Consumer Attorneys helps drivers correct background check errors and claim compensation.

Denied work or deactivated after a Gopuff background check? Discover how to dispute false reports and get compensated.

Wrong Background Check Cost You Your Spark Account? Here's What You Can Do

Financial Identity Theft Takes a Toll on Your Finances and Your Life. Learn How to Prevent Fraud and Get Your Life Back.

The record expungement process exists to help individuals overcome their past mistakes.

Personal credit history has become a commodity, and those who profit from it are an inverse pyramid.

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.

Do You Know Who Really Owns Your Credit Score? (Hint: It's Not You)

Consumer Attorneys: Legal Views on Consumer News

Getting a letter in the mail from a debt collector saying you owe money can be alarming.

Consumer Attorneys Wins a Big Judgment Against Nissan for Credit Reporting Errors that Tanked a Mortgage Application

Debt collectors who chase you for Medicaid-covered bills are breaking the law. Period. Here’s what to do about it.

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.

Uncover the Risks of Errors in Asurint Background Check Affecting Your Records and Learn Solutions to Fix Them Fast!

You can dispute medical bills sent to collections

Everything You Need to Know about FedEx Background Checks, Errors & Disputes – Consumer Attorneys!

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.

Types of bankruptcy and how they affect your financial life.