Consumer Rights

Vehicle warranty phone calls have been going on for years, although they did not attract the Federal Trade Commission's attention until 2007. Since then, Parija Kavilanz of CNN Money says more...

GC service is a credit collection company notorious for its debt collection practices. Anyone who has seen the number 1-800-727-5848 on their caller id knows that it isn't always easy to stop debt...

Before buying a car in Florida, it is important to research the vehicle history. While most people concentrate on checking a vehicle's history for accidents, many forget to check whether or not...

If you are being hounded by collection agencies, or cannot pay your debts and feel like you will be hounded in the future, you can take steps to make finding and harassing you more difficult.

There are many reasons an individual may be required to file a claim, including auto insurance, unemployment benefits, social security, and financial. After filing a claim, you will be provided...

At one time or another, you'll receive prescreen offers from financial institutions and insurance companies that notify you of a number of opportunities enticing you to make a purchase. Many...

The evolution of the Internet and the accompanying technologies has changed the way we do business It has also led to an increase in identity theft. In the United States, a Social Security number...

So you took the first step of changing your credit around by ordering your credit score and report from Truecredit.com under their free trial membership. However, when you went to cancel, you...

I have seen a bunch of "credit repair" companies pop up these days. Although there are some excellent companies out there, there are also some very bad ones. Below are some tips and...

It happens way too frequently. We remove the new purchase from its box only to find it damaged or missing a crucial part. Here's how to salvage the situation.

At some point, everyone calls customer service. As a former customer service rep, I can tell you what does and doesn't work when negotiating with customer service.

There are very specific steps to follow for those individuals who have to apply for a new social security number. If you currently have a social security number and must apply for a new number,...

Scam artists are on the rise. One of their favorite groups to go after are senior citizens. Most seniors are unaware that these people are after their money and personal information. Follow the...

The Federal Trade Commission estimates that 9 million people are victims of identity theft each year. Identity theft occurs when someone commits fraud by using your identification information,...

Your Social Security number is one of the most important tools you have in establishing credit, identifying yourself for legal reasons, getting a job and collecting benefits when you retire....

In order to protect yourself from identity theft and other types of fraud, it is extremely important to know when you should and should not release your social security number.

When you're about to make a large purchase, it's wise to check a company's record. You have every right to demand great customer service. This advice is provided in conjunction with Feedback...