Krumbein Consumer Legal Services, Inc.

Krumbein Consumer Legal Services, Inc. Krumbein Consumer Legal Services, Inc
1650 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 201
Richmond, VA 23230
804.592.0792

The jury scammers are out there AGAIN.https://bit.ly/3Tm9ztFYou don't pay fines with gift cards. If in doubt, call your ...
03/16/2024

The jury scammers are out there AGAIN.
https://bit.ly/3Tm9ztF
You don't pay fines with gift cards. If in doubt, call your county circuit court clerk, and they will tell you if there is jury duty.

Scammers reportedly have called residents to tell them that they have missed jury duty and are the subject of fines or outstanding arrest warrants.

02/09/2024

Claims against the government for false credit reporting can proceed.
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The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) has historically been used to correct and sue for damages for false credit reporting and false background check reporting. The most common things that it is used to correct and get damages for include identity theft (where you did not open the account), mixed cre...

Having problems with robocalls and spam and scammers calls?Here are some tips on how to limit the damage and how to reco...
10/01/2021

Having problems with robocalls and spam and scammers calls?
Here are some tips on how to limit the damage and how to recognize them for the scammer they are.

Illegal robocalls seem to be declining a smidgeon as more phone companies install federally mandated technology to block spoofed calls and detect other scam calls. Here are some tips to live by and share with vulnerable friends or relatives.

With more consumers shopping online, consumer disputes over shipping and quality of goods are on the rise. If you need h...
04/01/2021

With more consumers shopping online, consumer disputes over shipping and quality of goods are on the rise. If you need help with charges for defective or undelivered goods, check out the new FAQ on credit card disputes from Lyngklip & Associates.

To take advantage of the law's consumer protections, you must write to the creditor at the address given for "billing inquiries," not the address for sending your payments, and include your name, address, account number, and a description of the billing error. Use our the sample letter provided by t...

Good news for student loan borrowers who were scammed by their schools.
03/20/2021

Good news for student loan borrowers who were scammed by their schools.

The administration is providing relief to 72,000 borrowers who said they were defrauded.

7 Stimulus Check Myths, Debunked.
03/17/2021

7 Stimulus Check Myths, Debunked.

Confusion abounds over eligibility rules, IRS payment methods and more.

What to do with debit card fraudhttps://bit.ly/37EBAWo1- report to the bank IMMEDIATELY. The longer you wait, the less ...
02/23/2021

What to do with debit card fraud
https://bit.ly/37EBAWo
1- report to the bank IMMEDIATELY. The longer you wait, the less they can fix. Report in writing. Only disputes in writing are protected.
2- Submit documents. Documents are the proof.
3- Monitor the account online.
4- Know the bank's time line. Time is not your friend, it is theirs.

Maybe you see an unfamiliar charge on your bank statement. Or you notice your debit card isn’t in its normal place in your wallet. If you suspect bank account fraud,…

3 Money habits to take away from the pandemic.https://bit.ly/3dzIQXu1- Pay close attention to financees2- Bank online.3-...
02/22/2021

3 Money habits to take away from the pandemic.
https://bit.ly/3dzIQXu
1- Pay close attention to financees
2- Bank online.
3- Prioritize savings if you can.

After a year of financial precariousness for so many, those who have the means may be setting 2021 money resolutions to get back on track.

Debt parking is illegal. Either you pay them, or if you hire us, they pay you.
12/12/2020

Debt parking is illegal. Either you pay them, or if you hire us, they pay you.

The F.T.C. recently took its first legal action to stop the fraud. Consumers may not know the debts are on their reports until they apply for a loan.

Beware of callers who pretend to be law enforcement agents demanding money. Real law enforcement does not call. They com...
05/12/2020

Beware of callers who pretend to be law enforcement agents demanding money. Real law enforcement does not call. They come to you, unannounced.

CHARLOTTE — The FBI is warning the public about a telephone scam that makes use of the bureau’s real telephone number. The scam is nationwide, but neither the Lumberton Police Department nor the…

The credit bureaus are now allowing you free access to your credit report every week instead of once a year.
04/23/2020

The credit bureaus are now allowing you free access to your credit report every week instead of once a year.

Experian, Equifax and TransUnion are now offering free credit reports to all Americans on a weekly basis for the next year so you can protect your financial health during hardships from the coronavirus.

Do you know how long a judgment is on your credit report in Virginia? It is different than the time they can collect. Re...
04/22/2020

Do you know how long a judgment is on your credit report in Virginia? It is different than the time they can collect.
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A general district court judgment is valid for 10 years, and may be renewed for 10 years or filed in Circuit court and lasts 20 years.This means that it is COLLECTABLE for that period of time. Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, judgments CAN be reported for the life of the judgment, but are....

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1650 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 201
Richmond, VA
23230

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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+18045920792

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