Questions and answers about common legal problems.
Click on the name of an item below to read more. For some items, you may need Adobe Acrobat reader on your computer. To download this free software, click here.
There are 61 resources
Page 1 of 4
Read These First
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.
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
The Truth About Debt Relief Services -- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Watch this video from the Federal Trade Commission to find out more about which debt relief services to avoid and why.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Phishing Scams -- the Federal Trade Commission tells you how to watch out.
Watch this video from the Federal Trade Commission to learn more about "phishing" scams and how to avoid them.
By: Federal Trade Commission
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
(Separate Website)
Tips for keeping your children safe in cyberspace.
By: FBI -- Federal Bureau of Investigation
After a Disaster: Repairing Your Home
(Separate Website)
Learn how to avoid ripoffs and scam artists.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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 Contractor Fraud Tips for problems to watch out for when hiring a company or someone to work on your home.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
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
Other Formats:
Separate Website
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
Avoid Predatory Lending
Tips for spotting a bad home loan, or a predatory lender.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
Avoiding Foreclosure
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with information about what you may be able to do to avoid foreclosure.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
BANKING & YOUR MONEY
(Separate Website)
Helpful banking tips from the FDIC.
By: FDIC
Other Formats:
PDF File
Buying a Used Car (FTC)
(Separate Website)
Find out about what to watch out for when buying a used car.
By: FTC
Buying a Used Car -- La Compra de un Auto Usado
Knowing your rights may boost your chances of getting a fair deal.
Es posible que saber los derechos aumentaría
la posibilidad de conseguir un acuerdo justo.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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
Construction Liens and How to Avoid Them
(Separate Website)
See this informaiton about construction liens and what you can do to avoid them.
By: Louisiana Rebuilds
Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
Learn how to use this site: click here to hear and see a slide show. En Espanol: oprima aqui.
Are you trying to handle a legal problem on your own, without a lawyer? Use this survey to tell us what resources would help you most.
Advocates, librarians, social service agency workers and others: help spread the word about LawHelp. Here is a brochure in English and here is a brochure in both English and Spanish.
Your support makes a difference! Please mail your tax-deductible donation to:
LawHelp/LA Home Page
Intake Workers: Referrals
Separate Website
.jpg)
Choose Another Location
