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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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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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Senator Calls Attention to Tenant Screening Inaccuracies
Sen. Brown sent letters to AppFolio, Inc., Move, Inc., CoreLogic Inc., Equifax, Experian, RealPage, RentPrep, TransUnion, TurboTenant, and VeriFirst.
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How to Dispute a Background Check
Everything you need to know to dispute a background check. Errors are more common than you think. Know what to do!
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How to Sue Equifax for an Ignored Credit Report Dispute
Learn How to Sue Equifax for Credit Report Errors. Regain Control Over Your Credit and Your Life!
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How Long Does It Take to Dispute a Credit Report?
Understand Credit Dispute Timelines and Empower Your Finances with Consumer Attorneys!
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HPPA 2025 Explained: Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
21 Feb, 2026
Daniel Cohen
Trigger Leads & the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (HPPA)
Mortgage applications used to trigger instant marketing calls from unknown lenders. The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act changes that. This guide explains trigger leads, the 2025 FCRA amendment, and how the new opt-in system reshapes mortgage privacy.
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SambaSafety Lyft Dispute? Fix MVR Errors Under FCRA
21 Feb, 2026
Noah Kane
SambaSafety, Safety Holdings, and Lyft Deactivations: When MVR Errors End Gig Work
Lyft deactivated your account over a SambaSafety or Safety Holdings driving record? This guide explains MVR reporting errors, continuous monitoring, dispute steps, and how federal consumer reporting law protects gig drivers.
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Hobby Lobby Background Check Denied? Know Your FCRA Rights
21 Feb, 2026
David Pinkhasov
Hobby Lobby Background Check Dispute: How to Fix Errors and Sue
A Hobby Lobby job offer can disappear because of a background check you never saw. Mixed files, outdated records, and incomplete court data are more common than applicants realize. This article explains how Hobby Lobby screening works, what federal law requires before a denial, and how to dispute or sue when inaccurate reporting costs you employment.
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Falsely Reported as Deceased on Credit Report? Fix It Now
20 Feb, 2026
Jonathan Krikheli
The Consequences of Being Mistakenly Marked Deceased on Your Credit Report
Being mistakenly marked deceased on your credit report can trigger automatic denials, account closures, and failed background checks. This article explains how death reporting errors happen, what it means when a credit bureau lists you as deceased, and how federal law protects living consumers from devastating data mistakes.
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