Category Archives: Business Consumer Fraud
IRS Issues Official Warning: Watch Out for Coronavirus Fraud and Scams
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and the related shutdowns have put an enormous amount of financial pressure on individuals and businesses. The federal government is rolling out a variety of programs to provide relief and to support the economy. Unfortunately, there is already evidence that fraudsters and scammers are preparing to take advantage of this… Read More »
Security Concerns with Remote Working for Businesses: Tips to Mitigate Online Threats
With over 800,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) globally, including nearly 200,000 in the U.S., many businesses have switched to remote working in order to survive during this unanticipated period of economic decline. As the coronavirus pandemic has pushed many American companies to mandate remote work, there are security concerns to consider. While switching… Read More »
How Your Business Can Prevent Online Payment Fraud During the Coronavirus Pandemic
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, when most companies in the U.S. have to rely on digital tools and online payments, it is easy to become a victim of payment fraud. As the coronavirus pandemic disrupted our daily lives and business operations, credit card hackers and fraudsters take advantage of the panic and vulnerable businesses… Read More »
4 Legal Remedies for Identity Theft and Fraud in Florida
The law calls it “identity theft” when thieves steal your personal information for the purpose of opening new accounts or using existing ones, renting or buying properties, making purchases in your name, or for other sorts of criminal activity. If someone is deliberately using your identity in order to gain a financial advantage, you… Read More »
Proposed Law: The Florida Consumer Data Privacy Act
On January 14th, 2020, the Consumer Data Privacy Act (House Bill 963) was officially introduced in the Florida State House of Representatives. There is also a corresponding bill in the Florida State Senate (SB 1670). If passed and signed into law, these laws, referred to as the Florida Consumer Data Privacy Act, would put… Read More »
NHL’s Florida Panthers Sued for Alleged “Spam Text Message” Marketing
According to reporting from Bloomberg Law, the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers are being sued over alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA). In bringing a class action lawsuit, two plaintiffs contend that they have received unsolicited, illegal spam text messages from the team after providing their phone numbers for… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Reverses Mortgage Foreclosure—the Lender Lacked ‘Standing’ to Bring the Claim
On December 4th, 2019, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal overturned a lower court’s decision in a long-running mortgage foreclosure dispute. In the case of Tony Robinson and Debra Robinson vs Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, the appeals court ruled that the lender did not actually have the right to foreclose on the property. The ruling… Read More »
Mortgage Fraud is Down Nationwide—But Still Highest in South Florida
According to reporting from the Miami Herald, new mortgage fraud cases were down in the third quarter of 2019—both nationwide and in South Florida. However, once again, South Florida leads the nation in mortgage fraud. In fact, the Miami metro area has the most mortgage fraud reports in the country in the first half… Read More »
AutoNation Accused of Selling Unsafe, Unrepaired Vehicles to Consumers
According to reporting from the South Florida Sun Sentinel, consumer advocacy groups are accusing AutoNation—one of the largest sellers of pre-owned vehicles in Florida—of violating certain consumer safety laws. A report released by United States PIRG Education Fund and other pro-consumer organizations contends that AutoNation is selling unrepaired vehicles that have been subject to… Read More »
Florida Air Conditioning Repair Company Charged With Consumer Fraud, Allegedly Targeted Senior Citizens
Sadly, consumer fraud remains a serious problem in Florida. Our state consistently has more consumer fraud complaints per capita than the national average. In the latest in a long line of fraud claims filed in Florida, a company from Valrico was sued by state officials for allegedly defrauding its customers. According to reporting from… Read More »
