What is “new”? What is an “authorized Dealer?” Avoid craigslist scams.
November 2, 2018
Retailers are selling their products on craigslist with increasing frequency. More than ever before, buyers can find deep discounts on
New law protects consumers from hidden automatic renewals
October 31, 2018
It’s one of the easiest ways to accidentally spend money – start a free trial of a service, then forget
How can you defend your rights against Kickstarter scams?
September 24, 2018
Kickstarter has become a popular method for inventors, artists and others to obtain funds for their projects. As consumers, Kickstarter
Is that amazing online vacation rate for real? Probably not.
September 19, 2018
Many of us use third-party booking websites to secure the accommodations for vacation and work-related travel. The fact that there
Consumers in California: What Are Your Privacy Rights?
August 31, 2018
Privacy is an important value for people throughout our country. Californians are particularly adamant in holding up privacy as an
What to do when the warranty expires on poor vehicle repairs
August 23, 2018
A Recent Story According to NBC News online, a woman purchased a vehicle. When the driver’s seat in the vehicle
Rules for political robocalls are routinely ignored
August 20, 2018
California has no-nonsense rules for political robocalls. The California Public Utilities Code states that robocalls must begin with a real
Protecting yourself against credit reporting errors
August 3, 2018
It has happened to many people and it has probably happened to you: You check your credit score and the
Student loan servicer charged with violating California laws
July 24, 2018
The state of California is charging Navient Corporation, formerly known as Sallie Mae, with alleged misconduct, including unfair competition and
Can you stop calls from creditors looking for someone else?
June 27, 2018
Pretty much everyone with a phone has had this experience: some business calls looking for someone who isn’t you because
What happens if your credit report is wrong?
June 25, 2018
There are few things more important to your personal financial vitality than your credit score. When your credit score is
Todd Friedman Interviewed on KABC’s Motorman Show
June 18, 2018
Our Founding Partner, Todd M. Friedman, was interviewed on the Motorman Show this weekend on KABC regarding the CA Lemon
The problems with payday loans
May 7, 2018
With the challenging state of our economy in the United States, it makes sense that many people fall into financial
Top Three Businesses Violating California’s Phone Privacy Laws
January 18, 2018
The right to privacy is important to pretty much everyone in the United States, and we know there are laws
Fight Back Against Telemarketer Robo-Calls
January 12, 2018
We have all experienced the frustration: The phone rings. The number on the caller ID doesn’t look familiar, but you
Overaggressive litigation or protecting the rights of consumers?
September 23, 2017
Most of the media and news sources claim that there should be caps on plaintiff litigation, and they point out
Making sense of the Equifax security breach
September 21, 2017
When we use credit reporting services or other tools that require personal information, we have a right to expect these
Class Action Claims Protect the Rights of Consumers
August 18, 2017
Almost everyone understands how a lawsuit works. If someone is hurt or suffers damages as a result of another’s actions,
Gayla Shelby v. Two Jinns, Inc.
August 4, 2017
On August 3, 2017, A California federal judge on Monday gave final approval to a $457,000 settlement resolving claims brought
Standing up for cellphone privacy rights
June 13, 2017
When you get a call from a telemarketer, debt collector or other business representative, you expect to be warned if
Has your voice been recorded without your knowledge?
May 26, 2017
When you talk to a business representative on the phone, chances are you’ll hear an advisory that the call is
Protecting your telephone privacy rights: Compensation for illegal call recordings
May 5, 2017
We’ve all been on calls with telemarketers, banks, collection companies and other businesses when we hear the standard line: “This
