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Are You Being Harassed By Your Creditor?
Your rights under the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Automobile Advertising
(Separate Website)
This site establishes standards of practices setting forth certain basic principles in advertising the sale and lease of new and used motor vehicles. Discover what is or is not permissible in
advertisements.
Consumer Protection
(Separate Website)
This site provides a useful handbook of services and resources for consumers.
Cramming
(Separate Website)
Unauthorized, misleading, or deceptive charges placed on your telephone bill - "cramming".
Credit Card Center
(Separate Website)
This site provides a FAQ on dealing with financial institutions and information on filing a
complaint with the FDIC.
By: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Elder Law Resource Manual
This manual has been prepared as a useful guide to providers and consumers. It will assist you in learning about the health care programs available to Mississippi?s elderly and disabled population. It will also provide you with a resource guide composed of various national and state agencies concerned with elder law, health care, and consumer protection. This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for medical, legal, or professional advice. Users of this guide should always consult with a doctor, attorney or other qualified professional before relying on the information contained in this publication. The directory listings in the ?Resources? section of this manual are provided for your convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by North Mississippi Rural Legal Services or the American Bar Association.
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Elder Law Resource Manual This manual has been prepared as a useful guide to providers and consumers. It will
assist you in learning about the health care programs available to Mississippi?s elderly and
disabled population. It will also provide you with a resource guide composed of various
national and state agencies concerned with elder law, health care, and consumer protection.
This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for medical, legal, or
professional advice.
Home Equity Loans: The Three-Day Cancellation Rule
(Separate Website)
This site explains your right to rescind or right
to cancel certain loans if you used your residence as collateral.
By: Federal Trade Commission
How To Appeal From Justice Court in Civil Cases
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
How To Claim Your Exemptions and Keep Your Essential Property
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
How To File a Complaint
(Separate Website)
By: MS Department of Insurance Consumer Services Division
How To File A Complaint
(Separate Website)
The Attorney General's Office of Consumer Protection can investigate allegations of fraud or
illegal practices by a Mississippi business against consumers. This site has a complaint form and
explains how to file a complaint.
By: MS Attorney General's Office
Mississippi Foreclosure Avoidance Manual This manual provides information regarding foreclosure law in Mississippi, loss mitigation options to help borrowers avoid foreclosure, and information on ways to combat foreclosure rescue scams. The manual also includes a Resource Guide to help borrowers seeking information on how to avoid foreclosure, particularly borrowers affected by Hurricane Katrina. This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for professional legal advice.
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Payday Loans = Costly Cash
(Separate Website)
This site discusses payday loans and alternatives.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Unwanted Telephone Marketing Calls
(Separate Website)
The FCC has rules to aid consumers who wish to limit uninvited calls.
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