Category: Identity Theft

If identity theft has resulted in inaccurate information appearing on your credit report, documentation can play a significant role in protecting your rights. To succeed in a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) lawsuit, you generally need evidence showing that your credit report contained inaccurate information, that you disputed the error with...

When a company experiences a data breach involving your personal information, it does not have unlimited discretion in how—or whether—it tells you. Both federal expectations and Florida law require businesses to provide notice when certain types of data are exposed.

That said, not every breach triggers the same...

Identity theft can stay on your credit report for years if fraudulent accounts and inquiries are not properly disputed and removed. There is no automatic expiration date for identity theft-related damage. How long it lasts depends on the type of fraud, how quickly you act, and whether credit bureaus and lenders...

Finding out someone opened a credit card in your name feels sickening. You worry about your money, your credit, and what else that person did with your information. You deserve a clear plan to remedy the situation. A Florida credit identity theft attorney can help you with the bigger picture, but you...

Data breaches are an increasingly prevalent problem for consumers, exposing sensitive information regarding their financial, healthcare, and other personal accounts to use by bad actors. In response, many companies and organizations targeted by data thieves offer to pay for their customers and clients to have access to credit monitoring services.

Owning a home in Florida is more than just a financial investment—it’s often your family’s most valuable asset. Unfortunately, identity thieves are finding new ways to target property owners by engaging in deed fraud. This type of fraud involves illegally transferring ownership of a home without the true owner’s knowledge, often through...

The digital age has made identity theft much more common. Scammers are constantly finding ways to hack your financial information and ruin your credit. As a Florida citizen, it is essential that you know the warning signs of credit identity theft to help you avoid any serious consequences.

Identity theft is a stressful and often overwhelming experience that can leave you grappling with financial uncertainty. When fraudulent activity damages your credit, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to rebuild and protect it. At Lehrman Law, we understand the challenges victims face and aim to empower individuals with the tools...

Identity theft is rampant throughout the U.S., and Florida is a particular hotspot for these crimes. A recent report from the federal Bureau of Justice Statistics states that in one recent year, about nine percent of U.S. residents over 16 had their identities stolen within the past 12 months. News reports...