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Joseph P. McClelland, LLC's Blog
Joseph P. McClelland, LLC's Blog, published by the Law Firm of Joseph P. McClelland, LLC, focuses on consumer credit protection issues. The blog covers topics such as credit report errors including mistaken death listings and mixed credit files, identity theft, and related litigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It also addresses problems with debt collection practices like robocalls under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, background check errors affecting employment, and provides guidance on disputing credit report inaccuracies. The blog offers insights into legal remedies and compensation for consumers harmed by credit reporting agencies and debt collectors.
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Newest UpdatesWe just released a new article on consumer law. It’s about when can a consumer sue Equifax. In the article, we go over the basic reasons that people sue Equifax. Here we are in August. Can you believe it? It’s…
2020 Guide to Identity Theft Affidavits
Guide 2020 to Identity Theft AffidavitsDo you always need to get an identity theft affidavit? Where do you get an identity theft affidavit? And what do you do with it? Hey everyone, this is attorney Joseph McClelland and say we’re going…
Medical Identity Theft 2020: How to Stop and Correct It
Medical Identity Theft 2020: How to Stop and Correct ItAs an attorney for victims of identity theft, one common issue seen is medical identity identity theft. Instead of someone opening a fraud account, they are creating medical bills using your…
Emotional Distress & Credit Reporting Damages
Emotional Distress & Credit Reporting DamagesHere is a brief overview of obtaining emotional distress damages in Georgia and the 11th Circuit more broadly. If you have a question about being mistakenly reported dead, credit reporting errors, identity theft, or mixed files, contact…
Fraud Alerts and Credit Freezes
5 Things to Know about Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts What do fraud alerts and credit freezes do? In this article by Joseph McClelland, an identity theft attorney for victims, you will learn the ins and outs of the fraud alerts and…
Wells Fargo Repossession Law Firm
Wells Fargo Repossession Law Firm Wells Fargo Bank Wrongfully Repossessed Twenty Thousand Vehicles Recently over half a million customers of the bank were scammed for unnecessary automobile insurance. Picture these small towns with populations of around twenty thousand people. Now…
Sue for Collection Calls
Collection Calls to Your Cell Phone AFTER You Ask to STOP Calling? How Do You Collect the $500 to $1,500 Per Call Penalty for Getting Collection Calls AFTER Saying STOP? 1. Confirm that you got calls AFTER you SPECIFICALLY told…
What Is a Credit Report?
What is a Credit Report? By Attorney Joseph P. McClelland, Esq. In this report, it is a combination of numerous businesses information on you. It includes your social security number include your date of birth and includes the places that…
How to Get Your Credit Report
How to get your credit report? There are many places online and in real life where you can get your credit report or credit file. Some of these places make it quite easy to get your credit report while others…