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Consumer Fraud
Consumer Law: Federal Credit Law FAQ
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By: Lawyers.com
Correcting Credit Mistakes
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Maintaining a good credit history includes preventing wrong information from appearing on your accounts. Keeping good records and monitoring your accounts will help catch mistakes when they happen. Learn how to monitor your credit report and correct errors.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Credit and Your Consumer Rights
(Separate Website)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces credit laws that protect your right to obtain, use, and maintain credit. The credit laws protect your rights to fair and equal opportunity to receive credit and to resolve disputes over credit errors.
Credit Card Loss Protection Offers: They're the Real Steal
(Separate Website)
This site discusses credit card loss protection offers.
Credit Histories and Records
(Separate Website)
This document discusses several ways you can begin to build a good credit history.
Credit Repair: Self-Help May Be Best
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This site discusses offers to repair your credit. It gives tips on self-help.
Credit Reports
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If you've ever applied for a charge account, a personal loan, insurance, or a job, there's a file
about you. Learn how to find out what is in
your credit report.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Debt Management Plans
A must-do list for people on debt management plans
By: Federal Trade Commission
Filing a Credit Complaint
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How to File a Complaint About a Bank
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If you have a complaint about a bank or other financial institution, the Federal Reserve System might be able to help you. Read this first.
Identity Theft: If You're a Victim
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This site provides steps to follow if you are a victim of identity theft.
Replacing Lost or Stolen Documents after Disaster
(Separate Website)
By: uscis.gov
Solving Consumer Problems
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This site by The Federal Trade Commission suggests simple strategies for resolving a problem you may have with a product or service.
The Cost of Credit
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There are strings attached to credit. It costs something. Of course, what is borrowed must be paid back. Learn what costs are included in a credit transaction.
The Credit Card You Pick Can Save You Money
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This site discusses the importance of comparison-shopping.
Understanding Consumer Credit
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Whether purchasing a car, a television, or a restaurant meal, Americans often use credit to help
pay for goods or services. Understanding the types of credit and their costs can help you
use credit wisely.
By: The Mississippi Bar
Using Revolving Credit
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This site explains the pros and cons of using credit cards. You, however, should be aware of the costs of this form of credit.
By: The Mississippi Bar
Your Rights in Applying for Credit
(Separate Website)
Having credit enables a person to buy a good or service now and pay for it later. When applying for credit accounts or loans, you need to know your rights.
By: The Mississippi Bar
After a Disaster: Repairing Your Home
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The demand for qualified contractors after a disaster usually exceeds the supply. Enter the home repair rip-off artist. Learn what to look for.
As Is Car Sales
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This link discuss "As Is" Car Sales, Lemon Law, Odometer Fraud and Repossessions & Collections
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