Passed in 1975, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act was designed to protect consumers in disputes involving consumer product warranties. Under this Act, manufacturers who offer warranties are required...
It happens. All of us try not to become victims of identity theft, but scammers are out there. It can be hard to differentiate from them and legitimate business correspondence. There are many...
Buying an insurance policy is a big deal and it's important to understand what you are paying for. But the process can be confusing, especially with insurance companies able to sell a wide range...
Credit card fraud is the worst nightmare of many people whose financial well-being depends upon a good credit history. In order to protect yourself from possible permanent financial damage, you...
The housing market can be quite volatile and predatory lenders make it worse. Conditions in the overall economy can cause swings in the real estate market and the job market. But if you need or...
Defective products, bad service and injury to you or your property are just a few reasons to consider taking legal action against companies. What to do first and what to expect during the process...
A fingerprint scanner is used to match the biometrics of a person with an identification mark, their fingerprint. Fingerprints are completely unique to each individual and no two are alike. This...
Spiraling costs are making health insurance out of reach for many Americans, and much of it is due to fraud. There are many ways to commit insurance fraud. Fortunately, there are also many ways to...
The pigeon drop scam is one of the oldest and most successful scams in history. Originating from the French word "pigeon," which means someone who is easily scammed, and the familiar wallet drop...
Most like to think we live in a world of honesty and truth. However, in actuality some make a living taking advantage of that notion. The Ponzi scam is a classic example of the abuse of trust. The...
It is easy to follow a crowd, especially a crowd of friends. Scam artists know that they can start with one person and attract a group. They use this principle to their advantage with affinity...
Identity theft abounds in this wired world we live in. There are several ways to gain someone else's identity using electronic tools, but the mother of identity theft, forgery, still abounds. Take...
As the modern world moves farther away from written communication and towards electronic communication, the possibility for identity theft becomes more imminent. The progression of credit cards...
For every information that is downloaded, there is a hacker or a thief on the other side just waiting for the perfect opportunity to attack. Unbeknownst to most people, stealing your identity or...
Scam artists are in the news it seems every single day for taking advantage of unsuspecting and often trusting people, these frauds are however preventable. If a person knows what to look for,...
If you've ever read an advertisement that seems too good to be true, it probably is. It is also probably the bait in a bait and switch scam. The switch occurs when a person answers the...
Because it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish a good lawyer from a mediocre one, it is important that you do your research thoroughly. If you are going to trust someone to represent your...
If you've been scammed, harassed or unfairly treated, let the right people know and get some recourse.
When a seller of used personal property misrepresents the condition or qualities of the property to a purchaser, a claim for fraudulent inducement may arise. In such cases, the buyer contends...
In most states, the Attorney General is the person who gives legal advice to the state government. They act as the chief law enforcement officer and oversee public prosecutions. Here’s what to do...
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