Consumer Protection

Unauthorized Charges On Your Bank Account: What You Need to Do in the First 60 Days

If this just happened, start here: Call your bank or card issuer and identify each transaction you did not make.…

1 week ago

The Electronic Transfer Fund Act: What You Should Know

You open your credit card statement, and something doesn’t look right. There’s a charge you don't recognize You were charged…

3 months ago

The Fair Credit Billing Act: What You Should Know

You open your credit card statement, and something doesn’t look right. There’s a charge you don't recognize You were charged…

3 months ago

California Legal Remedies Act (CLRA): What You Should Know

Did a business take advantage of you? There is a law in California that helps people like you get money…

5 months ago

California Background Check Law: What You Should Know

When a company wants to dig into your personal life before hiring you, there are specific rules it must follow.…

8 months ago

Tenant Background Report Errors: What You Should Know

As a consumer, you have the right to expect the products you purchase will meet certain standards of quality and…

10 months ago

Breach of Warranty: What You Should Know

As a consumer, you have the right to expect the products you purchase will meet certain standards of quality and…

1 year ago

California’s New Consumer Protection Laws: What You Should Know

A series of new laws went into effect in California on July 1. They range from legislation related to consumer…

1 year ago

Summer Scams: What You Should Know

As temperatures rise, so do summertime consumer scams. While you’re trying to plan your summer getaway, vacation, concert or festival,…

1 year ago

Monitoring Your Credit Report: What You Should Know

Because your credit score is so important in getting loans, credit, and housing, it's important to check your credit reports…

1 year ago