Why Does Your Credit Report Say You’re Deceased?
It can be both shocking and frustrating to discover that your credit report says you’re deceased. If you find…
How To Dispute First Advantage Background Failure Due To Inaccurate Information
A failed background check can be frustrating, especially if the information reported is inaccurate. For many jobseekers and individuals…
Everything You Need To Know About Family Identity Theft
Identity theft can affect anyone, but when the thief is a family member, the consequences can be quite painful.…
How A Credit Report Lawyer Can Streamline Your Case
When an error appears on your credit report, it can have serious consequences. Whether it’s being mistakenly reported as deceased,…
What Should You Do If You Have A Mixed File Credit Report?
Discovering that your credit report contains errors can be frustrating, especially when it is due to a mixed file credit…
What Can An Identity Theft Lawyer Do For You?
Identity theft is a growing concern in today’s digital world. It can cause financial hardship, emotional distress, and long-term challenges.…
How A Lawyer Can Help If You’re Mistakenly Reported As Deceased On A Credit Report
Being mistakenly reported as deceased on a credit report can cause significant financial and emotional strain. This error can block…
What is a Consumer Report Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act?
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681, is the primary federal statute that regulates the credit reporting…
You are a Lucrative Product To Credit Bureaus and Background Check Companies
At Sherman & Ticchio, we work in a peculiar field. We are attorneys who assist clients that are the victims…
Fair Credit Reporting Act Requires Furnishers to Conduct Reasonable Investigations of Consumer Disputes
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) defines a furnisher as a company that furnishes information about consumers to credit bureaus…
Adverse Action Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Normally, you are entitled to obtain one free copy per year of your credit report with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion by…
A Short Guide to Credit Report Inquiries
Credit inquiries are something very few consumers fully understand. Let’s take a look at some of the important characteristics of…