CFPB Finds Credit Report Errors Still a Problem

What can I do about errors in my credit report? The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau recently released a study that revealed credit report errors continue to be a serious problem for consumers. The overarching issue is that these errors can adversely affect a consumer’s ability to qualify for credit, especially a mortgage loan. In […]

NYC Tenant Blacklists: The FCRA and Tenant Background Reports

Read today’s article about how errors by tenant screening companies can interfere with renting an apartment in New York City and beyond.  http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/17/nyregion/new-york-housing-tenant-blacklist.html?_r=0  The Credit Report Law Group represents rental applicants with background check errors.  For more information, visit http://creditreportlawgroup.com/lawyer/Background-Check-Errors_cp16178.htm

The Perils of Identity Theft

How can I protect myself from identity theft? Identity theft is a growing problem that is costing American consumers billions of dollars every year according to the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics. In fact, it has been reported that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported over 490,000 identity fraud complaints in the last year […]