How Can Tax Identity Theft Occur?
Tax season brings enough pressure without unexpected obstacles. Some people discover that their return cannot be filed because someone else…
Does Your Internet History Show Up In Background Checks?
Many people feel uneasy when a background check becomes part of a job application. Information moves quickly in a digital…
Can Someone Run Your Credit Report Without You Knowing About It?
Credit reports influence many everyday decisions, from renting an apartment to applying for a job that involves financial responsibilities. People…
What To Do If You’re Facing Student Loan Fraud Identity Theft
Student loan fraud identity theft can have a serious impact on your financial health and your future. If someone has…
Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Sherman & Ticchio PLLC under the leadership of Brett Sherman is an excellent law firm that represents the best interest…
Suspect Identity Theft? You Can “Freeze” Your Credit Reports
Today, with data breaches, telephone scams, and bogus links in emails and texts with offers or warnings that seem legitimate…
How can I obtain my credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion?
Your credit reports play an important role in your financial life. They can influence everything from loan approvals to job…
Credit Bureaus must provide you with a copy of your credit report under the FCRA
§1681g of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that “[e]very consumer reporting agency shall, upon request …” provide you…
The FCRA: You may be entitled to financial compensation for credit report errors
FCRA §1681o applies to negligent violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Pursuant to FCRA §1681o, any person (under the…
Identity Theft – a Guide for Consumers
Identity theft happens when one individual uses the personal identifying information of another person without permission. Often, perpetrators of identity…
Credit Report Errors: Disputes and Lawsuits Under the FCRA
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) defines two different types of disputes of inaccurate information on your credit report —…
Reasonable FCRA dispute investigation… Who decides?
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is intended to protect consumers from the consequences of inaccurate credit reporting. Among other…