Informational Articles About Consumer Rights and Protections

You don’t have to check your credit report every day. But you should probably check it more often than you do.

Learn Tips, Insights, and Best Practices to Prevent, Stop, and Recover From A Data Breach.

We explore when debt collection calls become harassment. Sometimes, the law makes it clear. There are times, though, when the line gets blurry.

A Wells Fargo background check usually takes one to three weeks, depending on several factors. Here’s what to know.

You have rights if a bill is sent to the wrong address and winds up in collections

Learn why credit cards close without notice and its impact on your credit. Get expert tips to safeguard your score.

Consumer protection issues, stories, and events took the spotlight in 2024! Find out which ones were the hottest.

Identifying Mortgage Fraud is the First Step to Avoid Becoming a Victim!

After the due date for your payment, you have a grace period

What the F(CRA) is a Permissible Purpose?

Explore the 5 Levels of Background Checks and Everything You Should Know Before Agreeing to One!

Need a state background check? Here’s everything you need to know about the process, experience, and what can go wrong.

Find out how far into your personal history a background check company can go. And what to do if it exceeds the limits.

Automated housing discrimination: what do landlords look for in background checks?

Get Clarity on FICO Scores with Consumer Attorneys!

Stress Leave in California - What You Need to Know About Your Workplace Rights!

California leave laws can be confusing. Here are some clear, compassionate answers about your rights and options at work.

Discover the rules on getting a second job while on workers' comp in California and avoid penalties.

Sen. Brown sent letters to AppFolio, Inc., Move, Inc., CoreLogic Inc., Equifax, Experian, RealPage, RentPrep, TransUnion, TurboTenant, and VeriFirst.

Everything you need to know to dispute a background check. Errors are more common than you think. Know what to do!