Consumer law, like any area of the law, has complexities and subtleties that aren’t always apart to the public; however, being well-informed and educated about your rights as a consumer is one of the best ways to avoid being taken advantage of or being harassed. That’s why we blog regularly: to make sure you have the information you need to make informed decisions, or to strike back if your consumer rights are being abused. Read on to begin educating yourself now!
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Thinking of Buying a Used Car in Virginia? Read this Article First.Attorney John Cole Gayle, Jr. of The Consumer Law Group gives advice on how to buy a used car in Virginia
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How to Get an Abandoned Title for a Car in VirginiaHow can I get title to a vehicle that was abandoned on my property?
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Request Technical Service Bulletins If You Think You Have a Lemon Law ClaimAcquiring technical service bulletins for the make and model of your new car can provide you with evidence of a problem that could result in a Lemon Law claim.
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What You Should Do Now About the Equifax Data BreachWhen the credit reporting agency Equifax had their files hacked in July of 2017, the personal data of millions of Americans was compromised. Little has changed.
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How Your Identity May Be Stolen in Four Key IndustriesBecome familiar with different ways identity fraud can happen
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Think You Recognize the Number on Your Caller ID? It May Be a SpoofNeighbor-spoofing is just the latest tactic used by telemarketers and debt collectors to get you to answer your phone. What is it and how can you stop it?
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Will the Ban on Forced Arbitration Be Overturned by the Senate?Republican senators are hoping to muster enough votes to overturn the CFPB’s ban on forced arbitration this fall. This is an important protection for consumers.
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Are You Having a Problem With a Medical Debt Collector? Find Out What You Can Do About it HereMany of the complaints received by the CFPB last year involved medical debt. Find out what you can do when you have a medical debt collection complaint.
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How to Spot Odometer Tampering When Buying a Used CarWhile it may seem like an old-fashioned kind of fraud, odometer rollbacks are still happening and unsuspecting used-car buyers may end up being cheated.
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Jury Sends Message to CRA About FCRA Violations With $60 Million VerdictIn a landmark case in California, one of the three major credit reporting agencies was ordered to pay $60 million in punitive damages for FCRA violations.
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Digital Debt Collection Allows Consumers to Resolve Past-Due Obligations Without Talking to a PersonWith options for digital debt collection available to debt collectors, consumers may soon receive email requests for payment rather than harassing phone calls.
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Possible Damages for Debt Harassment in VirginiaVirginia credit fraud attorneys explain that not only can you stop a debt collector from harassing you, but you can sue for damages as well. Learn more here...