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Do You Know Your Consumer Rights in California?
All of us are consumers at one time or another. Unfortunately, not many of us fully understand our rights, allowing predatory creditors, debt collectors, or others to violate them, often costing us significant time and money. Fortunately, if your consumer rights have been violated, you can contact a California consumer rights lawyer at Martin & […]
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STOP CAPITAL ONE DEBT COLLECTION CALLS
ARE YOU RECEIVING HARASSING COLLECTION CALLS FROM CAPTIAL ONE BANK? If you are receiving automated debt collection calls (or “robocalls”) on your cell phone from Capital One Bank, you have rights under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and could be entitled to $ 500 – $1,500 per violating call. If you are receiving collection calls […]
Read moreSTOP HARASSING COLLECTION CALLS FROM COMENITY BANK
ARE YOU RECEIVING COLLECTION CALLS FROM COMENITY BANK? If you are receiving automated collection calls on your cell phone from Comenity Bank, you have rights under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and could be entitled to $ 500 – $1,500 per violating call. If you are receiving collection calls from Comenity Bank and you are […]
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Consumer Scams Targeting Seniors
Scammers and fraud rings continually design new schemes to defraud consumers, steal identities, and wrongfully take money from individuals and families. Unfortunately, one demographic that is heavily targeted by fraudsters is senior adults. Older adults lose a significant amount of hard-earned money to consumer scams, and the following are some that are popular in recent […]
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Were You the Victim of Credit Card Fraud?
Credit card fraud is a crime in California that can cause serious financial harm to victims. You might be affected by the actions of an individual who steals your identity or account information, or you might suffer harm due to the wrongful actions of a credit card company. In either situation, it is important to […]
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Unlawful Acts By Debt Collectors
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCP) protects consumers from wrongful debt collection practices. Unfortunately, third-party collectors continue to violate the law in many ways and violate debtors’ rights. In fact, in 2018, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) logged 84,500 complaints about debt collection practices, many of which involved violations of the law. The following […]
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Hair Discrimination Banned in California
California recently became the first state to ban employment discrimination based on a person’s natural hairstyle under the CROWN Act. Previously, New York City implemented a similar law, though California is now leading the way with statewide legislation. New York State and New Jersey have proposed similar statewide legislation that is pending. The law goes […]
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Consumer Protection FAQ
Consumers rely on businesses and stores to provide products and services that help them live their daily lives. When a business tries to take advantage of a consumer or acts unfairly, consumers can incur financial losses and stress and may have the right to take legal action. Contact a consumer protection lawyer in Los Angeles […]
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