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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CarMax is Selling Unsafe Cars to BuyersCarMax has been selling unsafe, recalled cars.
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Stuck With a Lemon? The Dealer May Try to Blame You!If you try to claim your vehicle is a lemon under Virginia’s lemon law, the dealer or manufacturer may try to blame you for the vehicle's problems.
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Protect Your Legal Rights When it Comes to Credit Reports and Judgment CreditorsThe Fair Credit Reporting Act restricts people from accessing credit reports. Judgment creditors may face limitations depending on the type of debt.
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Was Your Credit Report Pulled Illegally? Here's How to TellCredit reports are important to our lives and therefore access is limited. A credit report cannot be pulled for an impermissible reason.
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Don’t Make the Mistake of Filing a Blanket Dispute With a Credit Reporting AgencyWhile consumers are entitled to accurate credit reports, some do contain errors. To have these errors corrected, avoid filing a blanket dispute. Learn why here.
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Frivolous Credit Disputes Do Not Have to be Investigated by Credit Reporting AgenciesConsumers are entitled to an accurate credit report. Credit reporting agencies, however, are not obligated to investigate frivolous disputes about the report.
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Abusive Methods Used By Debt Collectors for Unpaid Hospital DebtsUnpaid hospital bills are one of the most common forms of debt among consumers. Unfortunately, debt collectors may use abusive methods to try and collect.
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Debt Collectors May Use the Phone as a Weapon to Collect DebtDebt collectors will use many different tactics to try to collect unpaid debt, including several annoying approaches by telephone. Learn how to stop them here.
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Beating the Heat: 5 Tips to Keep Your Car in Good Working Order During the Hot Summer MonthsSummer heat can take a toll on your car, but there are simple steps you can take to prevent breakdowns. Check out our 5 tips for simple summer car maintenance here.
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Stop the Calls! Using the TCPA to Stop Telemarketers and MoreTelemarketers are certainly annoying, but did you know that their actions may be illegal as well? Learn more about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act here!
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Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be Part of a ScamCertified pre-owned scams are used to give consumers a false sense of security as to the condition of the vehicle. It is important to understand this scam.
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What Disclosures Must Be Made Under Virginia’s Lemon LawIf a vehicle does not conform to its warranty, a consumer may have a lemon law claim. Manufacturers are required to make certain disclosures or risk liability.