The Consumer Justice Blog

Getting security clearance jobs requires meeting high standards. But background check errors can cause unfair denials. Learn what to do to recover.

Learn about credit report errors that lower your credit score, what you can do to protect your credit, and when to work with a credit report lawyer.

Learn the pros and cons of delivery driver jobs, the reasons applicants fail, and how to gain an advantage by beating the #1 disqualifier for good.

Wage theft is hidden in plain sight. Learn your legal rights, how to ensure you get the money you've earned, and where to seek help if you need it.

Never pay credit repair services to fix credit mistakes that tank your score. You can fix them for free and get compensated, not scammed.

A rental screening background check can be stressful. Know what to expect from TransUnion SmartMove and what to do when things go wrong.

This holiday, dig into the FCRA, the powerful consumer laws it provides, and the dedicated and passionate consumer lawyers who enforce it.

A Checkr background check is usually the mysterious gatekeeper standing between you and your rideshare driver’s seat. Get the details you need!

Confused about the CFPB? You're not alone! Discover what it does, how it protects you, and why you don't have to fear losing your legal rights.