| Volume 12 Number 9 |
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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
Do not open email attachments you do not expect or do not recognize. If you receive a notice about your account, or your order, or your bill, and you think it is an error or you may have a problem, go directly to the company's website or call them. If you get an email without a company name, ignore it.
Complaint.TV Launches Free Service to Fight Consumer Fraud
Consumers who have been victims of fraud and consumer scams now have a quick and easy tool to expose consumer predators directly to the local television news action teams in their area. The site, called Complaint.TV (www.complaint.tv), recently launched to provide consumers with a free service to get their voices heard, both on the Internet and in the media. Click here for more.
Three Steps to Boost Your Credit Score
If your credit score is below 660, take these three steps now. Click here for more.
The Five Documents Every Family Needs
Life is full of surprises; some welcome and some, well, not. Whether your dog bites a neighbor or you get hit by a bus, you need to be prepared for your family's sake. Many people with the best of intentions don't know where to start. Here's a list of five crucial documents to help you prepare for the unexpected. Click here for more.
Are You Owed Pension Money? 32,000 Are
Having trouble making ends meet living on your retirement nest egg? You might be owed some pension money. A total of $133 million in retirement benefits haven't been claimed, the federal agency that insures private pension plans reported. Click here for more.
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When you purchase a car cash back or low APR? Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Car lessee can sue under Magnuson-Moss Act. The Florida Supreme Court has held that a long-term car lessee who is entitled to enforce a warranty under state lemon law may also sue for breach of warranty under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Click here for more.