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Know Who is calling -- Phone Fraud and Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Don't be a victim of fraudsters on the phone! See "Who?s Calling? Recognize & Report Phone Fraud."
Here is information from the Federal Trade Commission about how you can protect yourself from people who use the phone to commit fraud and to prey on senior citizens and other consumers.
By: Federal Trade 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
(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
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
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
Money Matters site from the Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
Information about you and your money: scam watch, credit cards, managing your money, dealing with debt, your home, and jobs.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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
Scams, rip offs, and how to avoid them
(Separate Website)
See this site, which has videos about recognizing and avoiding scams at home, at work and on when shopping.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Spam: Unwanted Text Messages and Email
(Separate Website)
Find out how you can protect yourself from spam on your mobile phone and on your computer.
By: FCC - Federal Communications Commission
Telemarketing Scams
(Separate Website)
Tips to avoid telemarketing fraud and how to protect your rights.
By: FTC -- Federal Trade Commission
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