Does it feel like an invasion of your privacy when telemarketers interrupt your work, your dinner or your leisure time? Well, it is! And you have every right to be frustrated. Most of the time, you don't even know how they got your number -- particularly to your...
Inaccurate background checks can ruin your life
When a company considers hiring you, they run a background check. When a landlord considers letting you lease a commercial or residential space, they do the same thing. That background check lets them know if you have been truthful with them, if you are actually...
Travel and leisure fraud
Traveling and partaking in leisure activities can be some of the most enjoyable experiences of your life. But if you're not careful of what you're doing, you could end up the victim of many forms of fraud. For example, traveling typically requires you to sign a...
Welcome To Our Blog
We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
Can you hide your car to prevent repossession?
If you slip behind on your car payments, it won't be long before you hear from your lender. At that point, it's critical to do your part in working out an agreement that allows you to keep your vehicle. Depending on the circumstances, there may come a point when your...
Were you the victim of mortgage fraud?
When buying a home, there's a good chance you'll require a mortgage. While it's simple enough to apply for and obtain funds in today's world, dangers are lurking. For example, you could become caught up in a mortgage fraud scheme without knowing it. Here's the good...
Online credit card fraud: Watch for these common scams
In today's world, shopping online is second nature for most people. Not only is it convenient, but it also provides access to the largest selection at the best possible price. Unfortunately, when you shop online, you'll always have concerns about credit card fraud....