Tag: consumer-protection
All the articles with the tag "consumer-protection".
-
How to File a Complaint with the FTC or CFPB (With Sample Language)
Updated:Step-by-step guide to filing a complaint with the FTC or CFPB against debt collectors, scammers, or financial companies — includes sample complaint narrative.
-
Small Claims Court Checklist: Everything You Need Before, During, and After Your Hearing
A complete small claims court checklist for every stage — before you file, the day of your hearing, and after you win. Covers all 50 states with state-specific tips.
-
How to File an FTC Complaint: What It Does (and Doesn't Do) for You
Learn how to file an FTC complaint, what the FTC actually does with complaints, and when to file with CFPB, state AG, or BBB instead.
-
How to Dispute a Credit Report Error: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to dispute inaccurate credit report information with the three credit bureaus. Includes the 30-day investigation requirement.
-
How to Write a Debt Collector Cease Communication Letter (With Template)
Learn how to send a debt collector cease-and-desist letter under the FDCPA to stop harassment. Includes a sample template.
-
Warranty Rights: What Companies Are Required to Cover (And What They're Not)
Understand express, implied, and Magnuson-Moss warranty rights. Learn what manufacturers must cover and how to enforce warranties.
-
Credit Card Chargeback Rights: How to Dispute a Charge and Win
Learn how to file a credit card chargeback, understand your FCBA rights, and discover the 60-day dispute window for unauthorized charges.
-
Online Purchase Scams: What to Do When Your Order Never Arrives
Understand your rights under the FTC Mail Order Rule and how to use credit card chargebacks to recover from online scams.