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Found A Credit Report Error? Know and Do These Things Now

Inaccurate, outdated, unreportable, and flat-out false information on a credit report is unlawful. You have rights. We help you understand–and use–them. You check your credit report and see a $12,000 account you’ve never opened, that’s been reported late six times, from a bank you’ve never used, in a state you’ve never even visited. Ummm…now what? […]

Credit Reporting Errors August 20, 2025
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How Much Does a Consumer Protection Lawyer Cost?

You’re balancing work, life, and family while trying to battle a consumer problem and the last thing you need is more debt. Knowing the cost of legal help is a game-changer. Imagine it’s a Sunday afternoon and you’re finally sitting down with your family for the first real moment of peace you’ve had in a […]

Background Check August 19, 2025
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Reported as Deceased on a Credit Report? Get Fixes and Money

Being reported as deceased on a credit report isn’t just a clerical error, it’s a violation of your identity with the potential to rapidly bury your credit and financial profile. This life-disrupting error can ruin your access to banking and retirement accounts, Social Security and other benefits, housing, loans, employment, and even your identity. And […]

Credit Reporting Errors August 18, 2025
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Need a HireRight Lawsuit? Fight HireRight Background Check Mistakes

When you apply for a job, your resume tells one story but your background check can tell another, and not always an accurate one. You apply for a new job. It seems like the perfect opportunity – competitive salary, full benefits, career growth. You start picturing your first day, planning your commute, and maybe even […]

Background Check August 15, 2025
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Is Unpaid Overtime Legal? 7 Answers You Need

Real talk about your rights, your options, and how to go from overworked and underpaid to compensated and empowered. You clocked in early, stayed late, and powered through your lunch break, all in the name of productivity. But when that paycheck arrives, you realize something’s missing. You’re doing the math in your head and it […]

Labor and Employment August 14, 2025
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Oh Sh*t, I Fell for a Scam! Legal Rights and 7 Steps to Take Right Now

Consider this your unfiltered guide to picking up the pieces after getting duped by a-holes. You’re not stupid. They just suck. You opened the email, clicked the link, and willingly gave away your information. And then it hit you – this is not a tax refund, a job offer, or a long-lost relative. You fell […]

Identity Theft Recovery August 13, 2025
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Is Credit Karma Accurate? Be Certain to Protect Your Credit

Despite its popularity, some still wonder, is Credit Karma accurate or misleading? What should you do when it’s wrong? You’re not the only one searching this exact question. Each month, tens of thousands of people type in phrases like Is Credit Karma accurate? or Is Credit Karma legit? Many of the curious consumers are people […]

Credit Reporting Errors August 12, 2025
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EFTA Lawyer: Fraud or Errors in Bank Accounts or Money Apps

Every single day, people fall victim to unauthorized transactions, identity theft, and errors in bank accounts and money apps. And too many are left holding the bill. You check your bank account like you always do, only this time, something’s wrong. A large transaction has cleared overnight, one you didn’t make. Your card isn’t lost. […]

Credit Reporting Errors August 11, 2025
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Uber Eats Background Check Errors: Denials, Disputes, & Fixes

You’re ready to work, but your Uber Eats background check is the only roadblock. You signed up to drive for Uber Eats. You passed the vehicle requirements, downloaded the app, and expected to hit the road. But then silence. Days turn into weeks, and your background check still hasn’t cleared. Or worse, you got denied […]

Background Check August 08, 2025