| Volume 45 Number 4 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
If you have reason to believe your personal information has been compromised and you may become a victim of identity theft, put in a fraud alert with the credit bureau. Federal law requires that the credit bureau keep this alert on your file for 9o days. Click here to find out how to learn more about preventing identity theft. Click here for more.
America's Worst Deals
From text messaging to movie theater popcorn - read about America's worst deals. Commercials litter television, advertising "free" credit reports. What you may not know is that most advertising companies actually charge you for the "free" credit report. Or, if you make a trip to the pharmacy, you may think name brand medications are "better." In fact, most generic medications contain the same ingredients for half the price. To read about America's worst deals and how to save, Click here for more.
Ford Issues Fix for Hybrid Braking Problem
Toyota is not alone. American automaker, Ford, has problems of its own. Ford issued a "fix" for a brake failure that occurs on the 2010 Fusion Hybrid. Do you own a Ford Fusion? How many other hybrids might be affected? Click here for more.
FTC Returns Money to Consumers
The FTC is set to return $1.6 million to consumers scammed by a bogus debt collector. In 2003, the FTC sued debt collectors operating under the name National Check Control for harassing and abusing consumers, falsely threatening criminal prosecution, illegally communicating with third parties, collecting amounts that were not due, and other violations of federal laws. Were you contacted by National Check Control? Click here for more.
Your Money
Are you planning for retirement? What is your net worth? How do you stack up? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Wrongful death suit isn't subject to arbitration. A California Court of Appeal has held that the family of a man who died on a hiking expedition in Africa was not required to arbitrate wrongful death claims against the travel company that organized the trip. The court found the wrongful death suit isn't subject to arbitration. Click here for more.