Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act: How It Protects Consumers
In Florida, the Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act protects consumers from unethical, misleading, or oppressive business practices by companies that sell goods and services in the state. Florida consumers should familiarize themselves with what may constitute a deceptive or unfair trade practice and the remedies they could seek under the law.
Legal vs. Illegal Robocalls: Understanding the Difference
Robocalls have become an unavoidable nuisance for many people, with millions of automated calls bombarding phones every day. While some robocalls are perfectly legal, others violate consumer protection laws and can lead to financial scams or identity theft. If you receive unwanted robocalls, understanding the difference between legal and illegal robocalls is...
Common Types of Consumer Scams Targeting Seniors
Today’s scammers are more sophisticated than ever, finding creative ways to target seniors through phone calls, emails, and even fake investment offers. Many of these schemes play on fears or appeal to a person’s goodwill, making it all too easy to fall into their traps. Unfortunately, the financial losses and emotional toll...
Understanding Credit Freezes vs. Credit Locks
If you're looking to protect your credit from fraud or identity theft, you might have come across the terms "credit freeze" and "credit lock." While they sound similar, these two tools work differently, and knowing the difference can save you time and hassle. In this blog, we'll break down what each option...
How Class Action Lawsuits Empower Consumers Against Corporations
In today's consumer-driven economy, working families rely on information provided by manufacturers, retailers, and businesses to make informed decisions about their purchases and financial choices. Unfortunately, corporations don't always play fair. When big businesses deceive consumers or exploit their market power, individuals often feel powerless to fight back. This is where class...
Identity Theft Protection for Survivors of Data Breaches
In today's digital age, data breaches have become alarmingly common, leaving personal information vulnerable to identity theft. If your data has been compromised, taking immediate steps to protect yourself is crucial. This blog provides practical advice on how to safeguard your identity and secure your financial well-being in the aftermath of a...
Protections Afforded Under the TCPA: How to Get Justice for Violations
Millions of Americans receive phone calls or texts from unfamiliar numbers each day. These unsolicited and unwanted calls disrupt lives, interfere with work and school, and can even lead consumers to ignore legitimate communications out of frustration with the onslaught of calls and texts from organizations they don’t want to hear from.
Illegal Business Practices that Violate Consumer Protection Laws
As a consumer in Boca Raton, it’s essential to be aware of your rights and the laws that protect you from illegal business practices. Consumer protection laws are designed to safeguard individuals from deceptive, unfair, and fraudulent practices that unscrupulous companies may engage in. The following are common illegal business practices...
Federal Lawmakers Seek to Stop Unwanted Robocalls
Federal lawmakers recently introduced legislation intended to provide Americans with relief from unwanted robocalls. With the introduction of the Traced Act and the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act, lawmakers have put telemarketers on notice regarding unwanted robocalls. The Traced Act addresses the use of spoofed calls with fake caller IDs, while...
Consumers Need to Know These Important Robocall Facts and Stats
For most people, unwanted phone calls from telemarketers are a common part of life. This problem is far more widespread than most people are aware. As is discussed below, billions of prerecorded calls from telemarketers, also known as robocalls, are made each month. Robocalls are automated calls that deliver...