New York Consumer Law Blog

Have you ever found yourself fuming at the credit bureaus? You have plenty of company.

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James Rennick was in desperate need of money to help his ailing wife, but an incorrect credit report stood in his way, this lawsuit alleges

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-woman-says-equifax-mixed-up-her-fathers-credit-report-and-destroyed-his-life-now-she-hopes-to-convince-a-jury-2019-10-25

Starting October 31, many members of the military will have access to a free tool to help spot identity theft. 

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Reed & Van Hollen Introduce the Consumer Credit Control Act

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to empower consumers and put Americans in control of their personal information and credit reports, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced the Consumer Credit Control Act.
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Hackers look for open doors. If your personal data isn't protected, it's that much easier to compromise your identity.

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A trade association representing credit bureaus Equifax, Experian and TransUnion has sued New Jersey to block a new law that requires them to make credit reports available in Spanish and 10 other languages.

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Google said it made the change ‘to protect people from deceptive and exploitative personal-loan terms’

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FAIR Act would restore consumers’ and workers’ right to seek justice in court when harmed. A Senate vote is next.

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To recap: Equifax exposed personal financial information, was sued by the government and settled. The government publicly touted a cash reward alternative of up to $125 to victims without ensuring enough money had been set aside to guarantee the max amount for every possible person affected; the government backtracked on its statement; eventually, the Equifax settlement team sent a mid-weekend email adding a new hurdle for victims to claim their money. And the cash settlement? “Forget about the $125 alternative,” the Los Angeles Times columnist Read more . . .