The Fair Credit Reporting Act provides consumers with rights and remedies under federal law. The credit bureaus are not obligated to removed...

I sued AT&T for false credit reporting in muni court, their lawyer got it move to federal court. should I obtain a lawyer

Daniel is right. A claim against a large corporation in federal court can be daunting for a pro se plaintiff. You should consult with an...

What can I do if somebody I know used my infomation?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) provides victims of identity theft with rights and remedies under federal law. You have the right to order a...

Your employer may be liable under a negligence theory, such as negligent supervision or retention, especially if your employer knew about the...

How do I go about getting a collection account off my credit report as it has passed the 7 year mark back in Jan. 2013?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows the credit bureaus to report derogatory information for 7 years, plus 180 days from the date of the last...

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I applied for a target redcard during the period they had the security breach. Inquiries regarding possible SSN theft unanswered

Several nationwide class actions have already been filed against Target for the data breach. Assuming the class definition includes card...

Can a lawyer help get released tax liens off my credit report?

Paid/released liens may remain on your credit report for 7 years under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The liens should be reported as paid or...

Social Security number being used for employment by someone other than myself

The Fair Credit Reporting Act provides consumers with rights and remedies under federal law. If you dispute inaccurate information to the credit...

My ex used my ss# and info and pulled a loan online and then closed my account and now I'm being harassed by landmark collection

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act prevents debt collectors from making unlawful threats, such as threatening to arrest you if you don't pay...

An illegal immigrant was claiming my identity during her pregnancy. How can I find out if my name was used for this child?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act provides ID theft victims with the right to a free credit report. ID theft victims should request their free reports...