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   Video: How to file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission
See this video from the FTC to learn how to file a complaint with this agency. This may help you deal with scams and ripoffs.
    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Video: How to file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission
See this video from the FTC to learn how to file a complaint with this agency. This may help you deal with scams and ripoffs.
  
   
   Avoid Identity Theft Video from the FTC

By: Federal Trade Comission
  
   
   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
  
   
   A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety (Separate Website)
Tips for keeping your children safe in cyberspace.
By: FBI -- Federal Bureau of Investigation
  
   
   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 rescue scams! Tips from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
See the information page and video.
By: Federal Trade Commission -- FTC

    Other Formats:   Separate Website
  
   
   BANKING & YOUR MONEY (Separate Website)
Helpful banking tips from the FDIC.
By: FDIC

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   Consumer Brochures for Seniors -- Free (Separate Website)
Brochures for seniors about scams, debt collectors, and more.
By: National Consumer Law Center
  
   
   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
  
   
   Defiendase Contra el Robo de Identidad (Separate Website)
En este sitio Web encontrará todo lo que necesita saber sobre el crimen del robo de identidad.Aquí la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission, FTC), la agencia nacional de protección del consumidor, le provee información detallada sobre cómo Detener, Detectar, y Defenderse contra el robo de identidad.
By: Comisión Federal de Comercio

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   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
  
   
   Fraud Target: Senior Citizens (Separate Website)
Find out more here about how to protect senior citizens from fraud, including Internet fraud.
By: FBI -- Federal Bureau of Investigation
  
   
   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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   Guía del Consumidor y Mas (Separate Website)
"¿Tiene alguna pregunta o algún problema como consumidor? Usted ha venido al sitio correcto para obtener ayuda, ahora con más información en español."
By: Centro Federal de Información para el Público de la Administración de Servicios Generales de los EE. UU.

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   How the New Credit Card Law Protects Consumers This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Find out more here about changes in the law and credit cards.
By: National Consumer Law Center
  
   
   How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal
Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. This slide show has an audio track in Spanish. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
 
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   Intenet Service -- Consumer Facts (Separate Website)
Get the facts about your rights and your Internet service. Here is consumer information from the Federal Communications Commission.
By: Federal Communications Commission
  
   
   Internet Crime Complaint Center (Separate Website)
Find out more here about how to avoid and report crimes using the Internet, or cyber crime. The site also has Internet crime prevention tips.
By: FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center
  
   
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