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Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section
(Separate Website)
The Consumer Protection Section of the Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing Louisiana's consumer protection laws. This site has information and other resources, including a link to the page where you can learn about how to file a complaint about a consumer issue.
By: State of Louisiana
Avoid Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
Learn more about what you may be able to do to avoid foreclosure.
By: KnowYourOptions.com (Fannie Mae)
Avoid foreclosure rescue scams! Tips from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
See the information page and video.
By: Federal Trade Commission -- FTC
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Avoid foreclosure rescue scams! Tips from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Watch this video to learn more about foreclosure rescue scams and how to avoid becoming a victim.
By: Federal Trade Commission -- FTC
Avoid Identity Theft Video from the FTC
By: Federal Trade Comission
BANKING & YOUR MONEY
(Separate Website)
Helpful banking tips from the FDIC.
By: FDIC
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Cellular Phones -- Information for Consumers
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission about cellular phone service and cellular phone issues.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Check Clearing Law
(Separate Website)
Information from the Federal Reserve Bank about the rules for financial institutions about making money from deposits available to you.
By: Federal Reserve Bank
Consumer Brochures for Seniors -- Free
(Separate Website)
Brochures for seniors about scams, debt collectors, and more.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Consumer Information about Radio Service
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission for consumers with questions about radio broadcasts and service.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Information Brochures -- Free
(Separate Website)
Go to this page on the National Consumer Law Center to download free brochures about many issues, including credit reports, debt collection, foreclosure and more.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Debt Collection: Know Your Rights. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Watch this video from the FTC to learn more about your rights when it comes to debt collection.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Debt Collectors -- VIDEO from the Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
Here is a video from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) telling you about your rights when dealing with debt collectors. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv-I-x-X6gk
By: Federal Trade Commission
Debt Collectors -- VIDEO from the Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
Click on the title to see a video from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) telling you about your rights when dealing with debt collectors.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Equal Credit Opportunity
(Separate Website)
Your right to credit with no discrimination, under a federal law, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Learn how to prevent identity theft. Here is information and a video from the Federal Trade Commission.
By: Federal Trade Commission
File a Complaint with the FTC. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Watch this video from the Federal Trade Commissions Bureau of Consumer Protection to find out more about how to file a consumer complaint.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Free Credit Reports -- Information from the FTC
Here the FTC tells you how to get a free copy of your credit report once a year.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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GobiernoUSA.gov
(Separate Website)
Recursos del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos en español.
By: Administración de Servicios Generales de los Estados Unidos
Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
Information and resources from HUD to help you avoid foreclosure and keep your home.
By: US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - HUD
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