PROTECTING NEVADA'S CONSUMERS

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​At the Law Office of Kevin L. Hernandez our focus is representing consumers facing identity theft, illegal debt collection tactics, and credit reporting errors.

As a firm established by a native Nevadan, we are committed to protecting Nevada's consumers by restoring their credit and fighting back against harassing debt collectors.

We bring claims for consumers at no out-of-pocket cost because federal consumer protection statutes provide for reimbursement of attorney's fees and costs if the claim is successful.

                                                                                How to Pull Your Credit Reports 

The first step to ensuring your credit profiles are accurate and up-to-date is to request your official reports online. Follow these steps to get started:

Step 1: Visit annualcreditreport.com
 
You are entitled to one free copy of your credit report from each of the three nationwide credit bureaus. To begin the process, go to www.annualcreditreport.com.
 
Step 2: Click “Request Your Credit Reports” and Fill In Your Personal Information
 
Select “Request your credit reports.” Then fill in your personal information in the required boxes. Click “Next.” Then check the icons next to each credit bureau (Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union) and click “Next” again.
 
You will be navigated to each bureau where you will answer questions to confirm your identity and will then be permitted to pull and save your credit reports.
 
 Step 3: Review Your Reports for Errors and Email to us for Review
 
After you save each credit report as a PDF, review your credit reports thoroughly and prepare a bullet-point list of any errors and incorrect accounts.
 
Possible errors include:

• Accounts listed in your bankruptcy that continue to report a balance, fail to include a note that they were included in your bankruptcy, or continue to report monthly missed payment marks after your discharge;
• Accounts reporting that do not belong to you;
• The same balance reporting twice (original creditor and debt collector);
• A balance reporting on accounts that have been paid in full;
• Negative accounts reporting after 7 years from the account charge-off/delinquency; and/or
• Accounts reporting as open when they are closed.

​Identity Theft

Incidents of identity theft, especially among elderly and veteran Americans, have been on the rise each year. ​If you are a victim of identity theft, our office will represent you to contact the appropriate authorities, bring claims against any companies collecting or reporting fraudulent debts, and ensure that your identity is restored, often for no out-of-pocket expense.

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Illegal Credit Reporting

​The FCRA protects consumers against inaccurate credit reporting by creditors and credit reporting agencies. If you are a victim of illegal or inaccurate credit reporting, our office can represent you often for no out-of-pocket expense.​
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Illegal Debt Collections

The FDCPA prohibits unfair, deceptive, and illegal debt collection tactics initiated by third-party debt collectors to collect consumer debts. Examples of consumer debts include credit cards, medical bills, and student loans. Our firm protects consumers who are being harassed, abused, or deceived by debt collectors.

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