Consumer Fraud Lawyers: News & Updates from Kelly Guzzo, PLC

Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Kelly Guzzo, PLC, your trusted consumer fraud lawyers. We’re dedicated to keeping our clients and the public updated on important legal developments, case results, and insights related to consumer fraud.

Landlord-Tenant Issues: Wait . . . What Fees Are You Charging Me?

Kelly Guzzo, PLC recently filed a class action under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act against a debt collector that was collecting unlawful fees on behalf of a large, multistate rental company. The unlawful fees included so-called “payment convenience fees” and “early termination fees.” The payment convenience fees were assessed

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Knowing Your Rights: Do You Have an EFTA Claim?

As highlighted in other installments of this series, a consumer whose money was stolen via an electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) probably has a better claim against their financial institution than a consumer whose money was stolen via a wire transfer. This is because the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (“EFTA”) governs

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Reported as Deceased on Credit Report?

Does your credit report inaccurately indicate that you are deceased? This is a common problem that happens because someone else associated with the account, such as a spouse or co-signor, dies. Another possibility is that your social security number mistakenly matches a number reported by the Social Security Administration as

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How to handle credit reporting errors, from claim to closure

Have you consistently paid your bills on time only to get turned down when you applied for credit? This might be the result of credit reporting errors that happened beyond your control. If that’s the case, you’re not alone: One in four American consumers has uncovered errors on their credit

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