Advice
December 3, 2016
Know Your Credit Reporting Rights
As individuals, having good credit is very important in being able to secure things you want in life. Though you do not have much control over what is initially reported on your credit report, here are certain rights that you […]
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December 2, 2016
STOP DEBT COLLECTOR HARASSMENT
Take the following steps to stop debt collector harassment and abuse: Send a cease and desist letter by certified mail saying to stop contacting you. Send a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) &/or your state Attorney General Office; […]
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November 15, 2016
CHECK YOUR CREDIT REPORT
Before the holidays is a good time of the year to check your credit report. Go to annualcreditreport.com for a free copy of your credit report from TransUnion, Experian and Equifax once every 12 months. This site is the federally […]
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November 15, 2016
COMMON CREDIT REPORT ERRORS
Common credit report errors are Obsolete information, Clerical errors, Merged/Mixed credit information, Identity theft and Employment background check errors. Call Pine Street Legal at (215) 345-9214 to protect your legal right to have an accurate credit report
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September 6, 2016
Illegal Text Messages
It is illegal for a company to send you text messages or robo-dial your cell phone unless you consent or for emergency reasons. Call Pine Street Legal at (215) 345-9214 if you are receiving these calls.
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August 26, 2016
Free Credit Report
This is a good time of the year to check your credit report. Go to annualcreditreport.com for a free credit report from Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Call Pine Street Legal at (215) 345-9214 for a complimentary review for accuracy.
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August 11, 2016
Tax Identity Theft
Tax Identity Theft occurs when filing a fraudulent tax return using another’s Social Security number, claiming another’s children as dependents or claiming a tax refund using another taxpayer’s information.
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August 10, 2016
Do Not Tolerate Debt Collection Abuse
Are debt collectors calling your family, friends, neighbors or employers to collect a debt they say you owe? Are they leaving you abusive phone messages? Call Pine Street Legal for help at (215) 345-9214
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August 1, 2016
Mixed File Credit Report
If your credit report has information from another person, this may be a mixed file that could hurt your creditworthiness. Call Pine Street Legal at (215) 345-9214 for help.
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July 31, 2016
Stop Unwanted Robocalls
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/looking-block-unwanted-calls