Your rights as a consumer — credit report errors, debt collection, refund disputes, data breach lawsuits, and product recalls.
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Credit report errors are more common than many consumers realize. The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives you specific rights to dispute inaccurate information — for free.
Read guideWhen a company experiences a data breach affecting your personal information, you may have rights including joining a class action lawsuit. Here is what consumers should know.
Read guideFederal law limits what debt collectors can do. Knowing your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act helps you protect yourself from abusive or illegal collection tactics.
Read guideHidden fees can be the basis of consumer complaints and sometimes class action lawsuits. Learn what types of fees may be unlawful and how to address them.
Read guideThe FTC, CFPB, state attorneys general, and other agencies handle consumer complaints. Understanding how these systems work helps you use them effectively.
Read guideA product recall is a manufacturer's or regulator's action to address a known defect. A product liability claim is a legal action for injuries caused by a defective product. They are related but different.
Read guideSubscription services that make cancellation unreasonably difficult may violate FTC rules and state consumer protection laws. Here are your options.
Read guideConsumer protection claims let individuals hold businesses accountable for deceptive practices, fraud, and unfair conduct. Here is how they work.
Read guideA refusal to issue a legitimate refund is not necessarily the end of the road. There are specific steps you can take to recover your money.
Read guidePlain-English explanations of class action lawsuits, settlement notices, claim deadlines, and how settlement payments work.
Educational guides on personal injury claims, demand letters, insurance adjusters, medical records, and settlement negotiations.
What to do when an insurance claim is denied, how appeals work, bad faith insurance practices, and your rights as a policyholder.
How to spot fake settlement emails, verify claim websites, identify scam settlement checks, and protect yourself from legal notice fraud.
Informational purposes only. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. If you need advice about your specific situation, consider speaking with a licensed attorney.