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Consumer Protection Information
(Separate Website)
Publications on many consumer topics, including Seniors' issues.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Spanish / Español
Are You a Target of Telephone Scams?
(Separate Website)
Information for seniors about common telephone scams.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Charitable Donations
(Separate Website)
Information about charitable giving and steps you can take to help ensure that the money you donate goes to worthwhile causes.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Funerals - A Consumer Guide
(Separate Website)
Information about funeral arrangments and consumer rights.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Spanish / Español
Generic Drugs
(Separate Website)
Information about generic prescription drugs and how their use might save you money.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids
(Separate Website)
Find out about hearing aids - when you might need one; how to buy one carefully.
By: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Spanish / Español
Living Trust Offers
(Separate Website)
Basic information about living trusts and suggestions for determining whether a living trust will work best in your situation.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Prize Offers: You Don't Have to Pay to Play
(Separate Website)
Information about prize scams and laws that help protect consumers against fraudulent sweepstakes and prize offers.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Sound Advice on Hearing Aids
(Separate Website)
Information about hearing aids, includes standards for the sale of hearing aids.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Opening Bank Accounts and Cashing Checks
(Separate Website)
How to save money and avoid theft.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
Stop Phone Slamming
(Separate Website)
Slamming is the illegal switching of your long distance phone service without your knowledge or consent. Find out here how to prevent it and what to do if it happens to you.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
Oregon Insurance Complaints
(Separate Website)
Information about auto, health and other insurance in Oregon and how to file a consumer complaint against an insurance company or agent.
By: Oregon Dept. of Consumer & Business Services, Insurance Division
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Elder Law Booklet Information about legal rights and public benefits for seniors.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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WPD File
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SSA/SSI Debt Collection
Questions about debt and Social Security Checks.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center
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OregonLawHelp.org
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