What do you think would happen if you tried to search public records for information about yourself? You may be surprised by what you find. There is quite a bit of information that is considered public, either through public records...
The Boston and Texas tragedies remind us that when disaster strikes, we are not always prepared to deal with the magnitude of the chaotic wake that follows such events in our communities. Our desire to help those in need can...
The Federal Trade Commission has warned six companies operating websites that share information about consumers' rental histories with landlords that they may be subject to the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).If it turns out they collect information...
Whether you are trying to establish credit or clean up a dirty credit history, you've probably considered the option of applying for a secured credit card. A secured credit card requires you to open and maintain a savings account as...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) goes live with the nation's largest public database of federal consumer financial complaints, opening up to consumers across the country information on more than 90,000 individual complaints on financial products and services."By sharing these...
Since 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services has received reports that hundreds of thousands of patients have been affected by breaches at hospitals across Florida. Miami resident Joseph Szot says he was victim. South FL NBC 6's Myriam...
Should the largest arbitration company in U.S. be offering advice to corporations on how best to limit their liability? What about providing advice how to limit their liability? Avoiding a class action? Of course not. But that's what appears to...
National Consumer Protection Week is a coordinated campaign comprised of more than 60 federal, state and local agencies, consumer groups and national advocacy organizations. The advocacy efforts are focused on helping consumers understand their rights, while sharing information and encouraging...
Financial trouble has been cited as the number one threat to service members' security clearance. A recent report by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority found that nearly 27 percent of military families have at least $10,000 in credit card debt...
There have been numerous studies showing that credit reports frequently contain inaccurate information. Now a new report from the FTC confirms this; showing that 40 million Americans have incorrect data showing up on their credit reports. And 20 million of...
They show up in your text or e-mail inbox, messages with a subject line that reads, "You have received a Valentine's card" or "Your sweetheart has sent you a Valentine's Day greeting." Some may even indicate that, "The flowers you...
It has been quite a while since we've done any stories about online file sharing. Never mind the fact that if you use software that works with Bit Torrent, you could be opening up your computer to hackers and thieves....
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Man to serve 36 months for fraud, ID theft - Columbia Daily Herald
Identity thieves steal more than credit cards - Pioneer Press
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Police Beat: Identity theft - Waxahachie Daily Light
Woman pleads guilty in NM identity theft case - ABQ Journal
Couple arrested for identity theft, forgery - Calaveras Enterprise
Military Lending Act Fails To Protect Service Members From Predatory Lending ... - Huffington Post
Dimon Wields Large Influence Over Who Serves On JPMorgan Board - Huffington Post
DETROIT EM ORR'S REPORT ENVISIONS A NIGHTMARE FUTURE - voiceofdetroit
State House calendar, May 13, 2013 - Kennebec Journal
Banks Still Behaving Badly - New York Times
A New, Slightly Different Robo-Signing Scandal - Motley Fool
Suspicious loan activity reports shrink first time in a decade - Housing Wire
New York AG: Wells Fargo, BofA Violated National Foreclosure Settlement - Huffington Post
Texas turns its back on foreclosure victims - San Antonio Express
Council adopts parking debt collection ordinance - U-T San Diego
Debt Collection Bills Advance in Western States - insideARM - InsideARM
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California sues JPMorgan over debt collection tactics - Los Angeles Times
Calif. Sues JPMorgan Chase for Robosigning Debt Collection Suits - Lawyers.com Blog (blog)
California Sues Chase Over Debt Collection Practices on Credit Cards - LowCards.com
JPMorgan Faces Debt Collection Lawsuit From California AG - PYMNTS.com
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