#consumer rights

Learn step-by-step how to identify a scam perpetrator using public records, report fraud to the right agencies, and protect yourself from future schemes.

Learn how to use state treasury databases, probate records, and people search tools to locate unclaimed inheritances, forgotten assets, and money owed to you or your family.

Learn when a formal FCRA-compliant background check is legally required, how it differs from a people search, and how to find a licensed consumer reporting agency.

Learn step-by-step how to trace someone who scammed you using public records, report the fraud to the right agencies, and improve your chances of recovering lost money.

Learn how employers legally screen candidates using FCRA-compliant background checks, why people search sites aren't a substitute, and how to protect your rights.

Learn about the legal risks of misusing people search data, including FCRA violations, harassment claims, and civil liability — and how to stay on the right side of the law.

Learn how to search state treasury databases for unclaimed property, forgotten bank accounts, and lost inheritances owed to you or your family members.

Learn how data broker mergers and acquisitions affect your personal information and discover practical strategies to keep your opt-out requests current and effective.

Understand the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), your rights under it, and how it affects background checks and credit reports.

A clear guide to your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including data access, deletion, and opt-out rights.

How skip tracing works in debt collection, what data sources are used, and what legal limits apply to the process.

Learn what information debt collectors can legally access about you and how to protect your rights during collections.

A practical guide to reading and understanding privacy policies so you know what companies do with your personal data.