October 2007 Archives

It is probably no surprise to most adults that identity theft is one of the fastest growing types of fraud. But what may be more alarming is that people in the 18 to 29 age range are the fastest growing...
The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has ruled that credit reporting agencies can be held liable when they inaccurately report court judgments on credit reports. A three judge panel from the court reversed a lower court...
Last weekend two close friends of mine were added to the ranks of the ever-growing list of identity theft victims. Their car was broken into while they were nearby at their's daughter's softball game. The thieves broke two windows and...
Over the years I've received countless letters from distressed and desperate consumers seeking much needed guidance to find the proper enforcement agency or experienced attorney that can help them with whatever consumer nightmare they've found themselves caught up in. The...
Washington, DC - In light of the ongoing turmoil in the housing market and the uncertainty surrounding millions of homeowners with adjustable rate mortgages, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today announced the introduction of the American Home Ownership Protection Act. The...
It's widely reported that at least 79 percent of all credit reports contain some type of error. These errors can block a consumer from obtaining employment, housing or affordable interest rates and insurance premiums. Inaccuracies can create the appearance of...
A memoir exposing the steep price consumers pay when facing mortgage servicing errors, inaccurate credit reporting, illegal debt collection practices, identity theft and weak consumer protection laws. THE BOOK » DENISE'S STORY »