Legal Topic
Consumer Law
Consumer protection laws exist specifically to level the playing field between everyday people and large companies. From deceptive advertising to defective products to aggressive debt collectors, you have more legal power than most companies want you to know.
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Key Questions Answered
- 1What can I do if a debt collector is harassing me?
- 2Can I get my money back for a defective product?
- 3What is the Fair Credit Reporting Act and how does it protect me?
- 4How do I dispute an error on my credit report?
- 5What counts as false or deceptive advertising?
Common Situations
- Harassing calls or letters from debt collectors
- Errors on your credit report affecting your score
- A product that broke or caused harm shortly after purchase
- Being misled by an advertisement or sales pitch
- Unauthorized charges on a credit or debit card
What You'll Learn
Your rights under the FDCPA and FCRA, how to send a debt validation letter, how to dispute credit report errors, and how to file a complaint with the FTC or your state attorney general.
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