Did someone steal your identity and use it to spend your money, use your good credit to open fraudulent accounts or take out loans in your name? The ways an identity thief can exploit your personal identifying information are endless. You may be surprised at the...

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Fraud
Watch out for foreclosure scams
Foreclosure rescue scammers are skilled con-men and women who prey on homeowners at their worst. Their victims fear losing the roofs above their respective heads. Suddenly, so-called "help" from so-called professionals swoop in to save dwellings. In reality, their...
‘Tis the season for credit card fraud
Credit cards have created countless conveniences when it comes to shopping. Swipes and taps particularly increase in the time between Black Friday and Christmas Eve for shoppers who prefer onsite purchases. Those who choose online shopping – particularly popular...
The risk of buying a used vehicle “AS IS” from a Virginia car dealership
Are you in the market for a used car in Virginia? Your inclination may be to rush through the transaction because you think you know what you want, or you may not want to prolong the shopping experience during COVID-19. However, it is smart to take time to review,...
Contractor problems? Legal remedies for Virginia construction fraud
It’s the stuff of which nightmares are made. You make a significant down payment to a building contractor for a new home, business or other structure, for an addition or internal remodeling, or for related work such as a patio, sidewalk or driveway. Halfway through...
Victimized Virginia consumer may sue both in fraud and under VCPA
We represent Virginia consumers harmed by deceitful merchants, service providers or suppliers in commercial transactions. In a recent post, we talked about a lawsuit in which a merchant harmed the plaintiff financially in an interior-design services transaction. In...