Cedar Rapids Legal Blog | Brady & O'Shea, Iowa Attorneys at law

Has Fraud in Eastern Iowa Cost You More Than Your Identity?

Identity theft and financial fraud in Iowa are still occurring and costing people more money, says a knowledgeable Cedar Rapids financial fraud lawyer.

When Mail Fraud Turns into Financial Fraud in Iowa

The mail is often used to con people out of their money. If you have been a victim of financial fraud in Iowa, call a Cedar Rapids financial fraud lawyer.

Scam Artists Use Cancer Research to Con Iowa Victims Out of Money

Scam artists have even turned to cancer research to con people out of their money. Learn more here, and call an Iowa financial fraud lawyer for help.

Steps of a Ponzi Scheme Iowa Investors Should Be Aware Of

Learn more about Ponzi schemes and what to watch out for so you don’t become a victim of investment fraud and financial fraud in Iowa.

Know the Laws that Protect Iowa Consumers from Defective Products

Learn about the laws that protect you from consumer fraud and call a skilled Iowa consumer fraud lawyer if you were injured by a defective product.

Protect Yourself from Advanced Fee Loans and Iowa Financial Fraud

Learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of financial fraud in Iowa, and call a Cedar Rapids financial fraud attorney for help today.

Recent Developments in the Robo-Signing Scandal and Iowa Mortgage Foreclosure Proceedings

If you have been financially harmed by a bank in an Iowa foreclosure, you may have rights. Find out more in this blog & call an Iowa financial fraud attorney.

Learn Signs of Identity Theft and How to NOT Become a Victim

Learn the signs of identity theft and what you can do about it if you find that you or someone you love has become a victim of identity theft in Iowa. Learn how to protect your personal information by reading this blog post. If you have been a victim of consumer fraud and identity theft in Iowa, call Brady & O’Shea today to speak with a skilled Cedar Rapids consumer fraud attorney at (319) 866-9277.

Shop Safe on Cyber Monday

As Iowans and consumers across the country take advantage of Cyber Monday sales today, here are tips to shop for what you want while protecting yourself against identity theft and online scams.

Fund for Robo-Sign Victims Being Considered

An Iowa Attorney General spokesman said that the office is considering a fund to compensate homeowners who were victims of "robo-signing" during foreclosure proceedings.

Don’t be a Victim of Credit Card Insurance Fraud

Many fraudulent companies successfully sell elderly consumers in Iowa credit card insurance or protection packages. If you believe you have been a victim of credit card insurance fraud, then contact the law office of Brady & O’Shea to speak with one of our experienced Cedar Rapids consumer fraud attorneys at (319) 866-9277.

Mortgage Lenders Improperly File Foreclosure Documents

Foreclosure proceedings throughout the country have uncovered that mortgage lenders such as GMAC, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America may have filed fraudulent documents in order to speed up the foreclosure process.

Radio Show Host Acccused of Real Estate Scam

SEC Accuses Financial Talk Show Host of Real Estate Invesment Fraud

Verizon agrees to refund up to $90 million in excess charges for web access

Verizon refunds internet access charges

Why I Don’t Need to Hire a Credit Repair Company in Iowa

Do you know what is involved in credit repair? Learn how the process works and how to protect yourself from consumer fraud in Iowa. If you have been victimized by a credit repair company in Iowa, contact the law firm of Brady & O’Shea today at (319) 866-9277 and find out if you were a victim of credit repair fraud.

Injured by a Defective Product - Now What?

If you have been injured by a defective product, read this blog to find out what things you should and should not do following the injury in order to preserve your legal case. You might be able to pursue a class action lawsuit. Call the lawyers of Bray & O’Shea for legal advice today at (319) 866-9277.

Consumer Protection Officials Investigate Iowa City Mobile Home Park

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller personally toured the Regency mobile home park on Monday, and afterwards stated that things there needed to change. Miller's office is investigating a number of issues, including the park's rent payment process, how properties are transfered, dangerous living conditions, and water quality.

State Alleges Cedar Rapids Residential Care Facility Falsely Claimed to be Licensed Nursing Facility

The Des Moines Register reports that the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals has determined that Emeritus at Silver Pines in Cedar Rapids has been falsely claiming to be a state-licensed assisted living center. Brady & O'Shea filed a class action earlier this year under Iowa's Consumer Fraud Act on behalf of current and former residents of Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids claiming that the facility falsely claimed to be state-licensed to provide care to persons with dementia.