Identity Theft
Can a Lawyer Help Me Repair My Credit After Identity Theft?
When you’re the victim of identity theft, it can be a traumatic experience. Not only do you have to deal with the stress of having your personal information stolen and used against you, but it can also take a toll on your credit score. Unfortunately, repairing your credit after being a victim of identity theft…
Read More3 Ways a Credit Card Debt Lawyer Can Help Victims of Identity Theft
Identity theft can happen to anyone and in many ways. Traditional methods still work, and now perpetrators have more avenues to access your private information. For example, public Wi-Fi, social media, cyberattacks, and the other wonders of the internet have introduced new threats for us to grapple with when it comes to our security. There…
Read MoreFCC and FTC Hosts Consumer Protection Expo
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently held a consumer protection expo “aimed at furthering the fight against illegal robocalls and caller ID spoofing.” The expo showcased two events: a joint policy forum and an event to showcase new technologies to “eliminate or minimize the illegal robocalls consumers receive.” Both the…
Read MoreThe Most Common Scams of 2017
Each year millions of Americans fall victim to scams and fraud. As technology evolves, so do scammers, and they work tirelessly to take advantage of you and your loved ones without a second thought. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) releases an annual report that compiles data about complaints made to the FTC regarding scams and…
Read MoreHow Identity Theft can Lead to Debt Harassment
Imagine this: You lose your wallet, spend days searching for it, and after flipping every pillow in the house, you decide to call your bank to cancel your cards. However, by the time you’ve reported the situation, a thief has already used your personal information to take out a payday loan in your name. Weeks…
Read MoreTop 5 Myths About Identity Theft
It seems that although there are more consumer protections available to guard against identity theft, such the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), the crime of identity theft and fraud continues to rise. One reason this may be the case is the misconception that identity theft is a victimless crime. This is one among…
Read MoreTop 3 Types of ID Theft
South Florida is the nation’s epicenter for cases of identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission ranked Florida as the top state for ID theft, with over 200,000 fraud complaints a year. Of all its regions, South Florida has the highest concentration of consumer complaints of any other region: in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro…
Read MoreID Theft vs. Fraud and how FACTA Protects You
Millions of people across the country are disenfranchised every day by identity theft and fraud. Residents of Florida are particularly at risk of being victims of these crimes, considering the state holds the highest rate of identity theft and fraud in the nation with over 186 complaints per 100,000 people. The terms “fraud” and “theft”…
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