Most news articles on consumer law are needlessly confusing. Attorney Mike Cardoza takes a straight, no-nonsense approach on the current issues facing consumers today. Our blog provides an insider’s view on consumer rights, and explores topics such as threats to privacy and unfair credit reporting. Be sure to check back for regular updates.
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Military Servicemembers High Risk of Credit Identity Theft Deployed members of the military have reported credit identity theft twice as often as non-servicemembers. Learn how to protect yourself and how to win damages. -
Identity Thieves Target California College Students College students are at high risk of having their identities stolen. Our California consumer attorney explains why and what you can do to protect yourself. -
Protect Your Social Media Accounts From Identity Thieves Use of social media could open you up to identity theft. Learn how to protect yourself from identity thieves who may be trolling your social media activity. -
Fair Credit Reporting Act Privacy Violations Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, only certain parties can request your credit report and they must have a valid reason. This rule is often violated... -
Employer Misuse of Credit Reports and Background Checks Employers can access your credit report for background checks but must follow certain guidelines. If they don’t, they and the CRA can be sued for damages. -
Lead Paint in Military Housing Permanently Harms Children If your child has suffered developmental deficits and has tested positive for lead poisoning, base housing may be to blame. Find out what to do about it here. -
Mice in Military Housing Carry Disease and Damage Property Are you fighting a losing battle with mice in your base housing? Arm yourself by knowing the dangers they pose and how to make your landlord help. -
Military Housing Landlords Blame Tenants for Mice and Mold If you have a problem with mice or mold in your military base house, your landlord may try to blame you. Here’s what to do about it. -
Maintenance and Repairs in Privatized Military Housing If you live in privatized housing on a military base in the U.S., your landlord is required to keep the house in a livable condition. What if they don’t? -
Servicemembers Can Lower Credit Card Debt Under SCRA If you opened high-interest credit card accounts before joining the military, you may be eligible for hundreds of dollars in reimbursements. Learn more here.