Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights: Consumer Rights Protection

Whether you're being pursued by debt collectors, suffering from credit report problems or trying to navigate your way through a bankruptcy - you have rights - and we're here to help. SmithMarco, P.C., has over 30 years of combined experience practicing law protecting the rights of consumers around the country. If you feel that you're rights have been violated, please contact us for a free case review and we can put you in touch with an experienced lawyer. 

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Comcast and its Impermissible Credit Report Access

September 25, 2018

We are seeing a pattern emerge whereby Comcast/Xfinity is gaining access to consumers' credit reports without having the consumers' permission nor a permissible purpose to obtain the report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.  In a few occasions now, we have seen them gain access to the reports of our clientele.  While we are currently taking action against them for this conduct, others have too... and with success...More >

The Telephonic Consumer Protection Act

September 24, 2018

Consumer statutes are enacted to create a balance for buyers in the marketplace and prevent sellers from using unfair tactics.  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”)  is a consumer minded statute enacted in 1991 that prohibits telemarketers, banks, debt collectors and any other companies from using autodialers or robocalls to contact you at home or on your cell phone without your consent.More >

More Employment Background Check Class Action Lawsuits

September 17, 2018

Pepsi Beverage Company recently agreed to pay over $1 million to settle a class action lawsuit against the beverage giant alleging it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) by failing to conduct compliant employment background checks.More >