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   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
  
   
   Filing for Bankruptcy Without an Attorney (Separate Website)
This page has information for those trying to file for bankruptcy on their own. The courts warn that the system is hard to get around without a lawyer, so there is also information about where to get legal help.
By: US Bankruptcy Courts
  
   
   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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   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

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Home Finance and Sales - Federal Consumer Information Center (Separate Website)
See this list of resources available from the Federal Consumer Information Center about home financing and related issues.
By: Federal Consumer Information Center
  
   
   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
 
    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   HUD: Don't be a victim of loan fraud! (Separate Website)
Find out from HUD how you can help protect yourself from loan fraud, including predatory lenders who may prey on the elderly, low-income people and others.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  
   
   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
  
   
   Lawyer Referral and Information (Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Here are the individual numbers listed on that site: Lawyer Referral Numbers Baton Rouge: (225)344-9926 Lafayette (337)237-4700 Lake Charles: (337)436-3308 New Orleans (504)561-8828 Shreveport: (318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
  
   
   Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth 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)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center

    Read this in: Korean / 한국어 , Spanish / Español
  
   
   Making Home Affordable site (Separate Website)
See the announcement from HUD about a new website (makinghomeaffordable.gov) with information about President Obama's plan to help homeowners.
By: HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
  
   
   Medical Identity Theft (Separate Website)
The FTC warns people about theives who steal your medical insurance information to use it for themselves. Here is information about what to watch out for.
By: FTC -- Federal Trade Commission
  
   
   Military Pro Bono Project
The Military Pro Bono Project's website notes that : "The ABA Military Pro Bono Project (MPBP) will connect eligible, active-duty servicemembers with pro bono attorneys to assist with the resolution of civil legal issues. "
By: American Bar Association

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   Money Help from MyMoney.gov (Separate Website)
See this information about you and your money from the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Tips about scams and ripoffs, too.
By: U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission
  
   
   MyMoney.gov -- Helpful Information from the U.S. Government (Separate Website)
See this site about money matters, from the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Includes tips for avoiding scams, like foreclosure rescue scams and loan scams.
By: U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission
  
   
   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
  
   
   PreventLoanScams.org (Separate Website)
Find out about how to spot and report a loan scam with information, from the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and others.
By: Loan Modification Scam Prevention Network
  
   
   Should I File for Bankruptcy?
When should you get a bankruptcy? How do you file for bankruptcy? What happens when you file? Here's some very basic information.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)
 
  
   
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