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A phone call that sounds exactly like your bank or even your grandchild can feel real in every way. In many recent scams, callers use AI to clone voices and create urgency, pushing you to move money fast. What follows often looks like a voluntary transfer, but the law...
Payment apps make it easy to split a check or send money to a friend in seconds. That same convenience, though, can become a liability the moment a scammer enters the picture. This blog covers how banks address these situations and what options victims have available....
Banks help to safeguard the financial resources of account holders. People deposit their funds with insured institutions to reduce their risk of theft and potentially secure interest on top of the base amount that they save. Unfortunately, bank accounts are not...
A background check error can cause several problems to a person. It can stop a job offer, delay housing applications or create stress for the entire family. Many people assume these reports are always accurate, but mistakes happen more often than expected. Human...
Consumer fraud, mistreatment and predatory practices can leave you feeling vulnerable and exploited. While the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offers assistance, it is not always enough to resolve the harm that you have already suffered. The good news is...
You pull your credit report before applying for a mortgage and get a shock. It lists debts and late payments that are not yours. This serious error, known as a “mixed credit file,” happens when a credit reporting agency incorrectly merges your information with someone...
Using, spending, storing and sending money has changed a lot for people who use cryptocurrency. Unlike cash or credit cards, crypto is digital money that exists only online and runs on blockchain technology. This system records transactions directly between users,...
You check your bank account and freeze. The money you wired to close on your dream home has vanished. A criminal intercepted your wire transfer and stole your life savings in minutes. This nightmare happens to thousands of Americans every day, and the clock starts...
Scammers and cybercriminals continuously devise sophisticated methods to drain your bank account. Fortunately, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) provides legal protections. But how robust are these safeguards when you're targeted? What EFTA covers and how it...
Attorneys Larry Smith and David Marco were featured speakers at the Spring Training 2025 Conference "Electronic Funds Transfers Act" Track held by the National Consumer Law Center and the National Association of Consumer Advocates in Long Beach, CA. The National...