Watch out for ‘deceptive’ credit letters, former California lawmaker warns

Many consumers in Southern California have been receiving unnecessary notices claiming that their credit is in danger—or not good at all.

“What the heck? Here I am, a former speaker and government official for many years. What happened? I have an 850 credit score. What is this about?” said former California Assembly Speaker Robert Hertzberg in an interview with NewsNation local affiliate KTLA reporter David Lazarus.

“They’re saying that you have a problem with one of your credit agencies. That is a lie. That’s a deceptive practice,” Hertzberg added.

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Ironically, Hertzberg found himself the target of the same type of concerning business practice he once sought to regulate through legislation. Specifically, he received a letter—ostensibly from Cadillac Pasadena—informing him that his creditworthiness was in peril after leasing an Escalade electric vehicle…

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