Abusive Financial Practices
Information about a number of abusive practices, including signs of predatory lending, tax refund loans, and credit card abuses.
Avoiding Predatory Lenders
Comprehensive information about predatory loans, including signs of predatory lending.
Consumer Complaint Form
An online form to submit a consumer complaint to the D.C. Office of the Attorney General. The Office of the Attorney General does not represent individual consumers; however, the information you submit will help them determine whether there is a pattern or practice by a business that warrants investigation or possible legal action.
Consumer Information on Homes & Mortgages from the Federal Trade Commission
This web site contains documents relating to: (1) home equity loans, home equity credit lines and common home equity scams, (2) high rate, high fee mortgages, (3) reverse mortgages, and (4) mortgage discrimination. You may view the documents on-line and print them out or print them in PDF format.
Credit Reports
Information about credit reports -- what they're used for, how to correct mistakes, and how to get free reports.
Dealing with Debt
Information about fair debt collection practices, fair credit reporting, credit repair, and how to avoid scams that target people in debt.
File a Complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
If you have a problem with a bank, credit card company, or other financial institution, you can file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal agency created in the wake of the 2008-09 financial crisis to protect consumer rights.
File A Consumer Complaint
Tips for consumers and a link to file a consumer complaint in DC.
How does the COVID-19 crisis affect my bankruptcy case?
On March 17, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued a standing order related to COVID-19 that covers both itself and the Bankruptcy Court. The primary points of the order are contained addressed.
Information About Credit Counseling and Courses for Debtors
Information about how to choose a trustworthy credit counseling program.
Payday Lending
A comprehesive reosurce on the practice of payday lending, including links to frequently asked questions and a list of nine signs of a predatory payday loan.
Reverse Mortgages
A reverse mortgage is a loan against your home that you do not have to pay back for as long as you live in your home. With a reverse mortgage, you can turn the value of your home into cash and not have to make monthly repayments. The total loan must be paid back when the last surviving borrower dies, sells the home, or permanently moves away. Reverse mortgages are quite a bit different from other types of debt. These loans can be complicated, and you have a lot at stake. So be sure to investigate reverse mortgages carefully before deciding if one makes sense for you.
Student Aid Information
General information about repayment, payment relief, disputes and other frequently asked questions, including a scam alert.
Wage Garnishment
A link to DC's law about garnishment, including the limits on how much can be taken out of your paycheck.