Do I need a lawyer to get back the money my son charged on credit cards to buy scratch off tickets ? He is a drug addict and

The Fair Credit Billing Act is a federal law that provides consumers with the right to dispute credit card errors. You should send your dispute to...

My dead brother's identity is being used by ex-wife and eldest son. How can I stop it?

Sounds like your are describing the criminal act of identity theft. You should contact local law enforcement and provide them with all relevant...

Is hiring a consumer lawyer expensive?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act provides for attorney's fees and costs to a successful plaintiff. If the Information disputed is objectively...

Should I contact Midland Funding and try to settle a collection?

Why are you trying to settle a debt that does not belong to you? Your questions states that your ex opened the account in your name. Did he open it...

How long does it take? what should I do? did they do the right legal thing?

I agree with Brett and Robert. The credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and Trans Union) can report derogatory credit history for 7...

The lawyer that did my divorce did not inform me on a very vital piece of information. I for went $1000 a month in alimony,

You may want to check your credit reports from Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Recent cases have held that accounts reporting by the credit...

How can I protect myself against fraud if I gave my SSN, DOB, name, and address to suspicious employer?

In addition to adding a fraud alert to your credit files, I suggest that your request your free credit reports due to fraud from Equifax, Experian...

I agree with Michael and Tyler. You should also get your report from Lexis Nexis because it reports criminal history information. This needs to be...

Identity theft

I agree with Gary and Chris. I would add that you should request your free credit report due to fraud from Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. You...