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Sent to Collections Without Notice

Think creditors have to let you know that they’re sending you to collections? Think again. Then let us help you fix it.

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Now What: 10 Steps to Protect Yourself in the Wake of the National Public Data Breach

Save Yourself From The Social Security Number Data Breach. Learn What Happened and What to Do Next.

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How Often Should You Check Your Credit Report for Errors

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

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How to Prevent Data Breach and What to Do After a Data Breach

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

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How Many Times Can a Company Call You Before It's Harassment

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

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How Long Does a Wells Fargo Background Check Take

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

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A bill was sent to the wrong address and is now in collections: What do I do?

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

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Why Your Credit Card Can Be Closed Without Notice?

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

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Top 10 Consumer Protection Stories of 2024

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

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Mortgage Fraud: Everything You Need to Know

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

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How late can you be on a car payment or mortgage payment?

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

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What the FCRA is a Permissible Purpose?

What the F(CRA) is a Permissible Purpose?

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Everything About Levels of Background Checks

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

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All About State Background Checks: A Complete Guide

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

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How Far Back Does A Background Check Go?

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

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How Does a Landlord Do a Background Check?

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

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Different FICO Scores

Get Clarity on FICO Scores with Consumer Attorneys!

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Stress Leave California

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

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Leave of Absence in California

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

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Can You Work While on Workers' Comp in California?

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

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HireRight Background Check Errors Cost Me a Job. What Can I Do?

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Can I Sue For False Debt Collection?

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A bill was sent to the wrong address and is now in collections: What do I do?

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What Does Uber Look for in a Background Check?

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AI Bias in Background Checks: Avoiding Discrimination Under Title VII and ADA

Artificial intelligence promises speed and scale in recruiting. But the same automated decision systems that rank résumés, score background checks, or verify identities can also replicate old prejudices – or introduce new ones – if they’re trained on skewed data or operate as opaque “black boxes.”

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Ban-the-Box and Fair-Chance Hiring Laws: A 2025 Guide for Job Seekers and Employers

Ban-the-Box and Fair-Chance Hiring Laws: What Job Seekers and Employers Must Know in 2025

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DoorDash Background Checks: How the System Works, Where It Fails, and What You Can Do About It

Denied, delayed, or stuck in “consider” during your DoorDash background check? This guide explains how the screening process works, the errors that derail drivers, and the exact steps to fix wrong information and get back on the road.

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Checkr Lawsuit: How to Fight Background Check Errors and Get Justice

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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