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Banking Basics (Russian)
An illustrated fact sheet that explains how to open a checking account. Explains different kinds of accounts and their fees, check processing, automatic deposit and bill paying, and ATM/debit cards. -
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Antes de incluir a otra persona en su título de propiedad
Hoja informativa que describe varios puntos que se deben considerar antes de incluir a otra persona en el título de propiedad de su vivienda, como el hecho de que se está otorgando derechos de propiedad… -
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Don’t Be Fooled by Misleading ‘Credit Repair’ Claims!
An illustrated fact sheet that describes what a credit report is and how to find out what is in your credit report. Explains how to correct inaccurate information in your report and advises caution with… -
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Credit Repair Scams
An illustrated fact sheet that describes what a credit report is and how to find out what is in your credit report. Explains how to correct inaccurate information in your report and advises caution with… -
News:
2001 Special Fraud Issue
Table of Contents Con artists are ever ready to spring on the unaware -
News:
2001 CA News : 30th Anniversary Issue
Table of Contents 30th anniversary fundraiser sets new record at $39,000 CA takes action to block… -
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Don’t get ripped off by a bad private vocational school
An easy-to-read brochure about private trade schools, federal school loans and what to do if your school closes. This publication includes phone numbers for all state licensing agencies for private vocational schools, as well as… -
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Manage Your Money Wisely - Seminar Lesson Plan (English)
This PDF file provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 27-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. -
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Protéjase del robo de identidad
Un folleto que explica qué es el robo de identidad, cómo evitarlo, y qué puede hacer si usted ha sido víctima del robo de identidad. -
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Don’t Fall for the Wrong Call (Chinese)
電話推銷詐騙 ﹣利用電話行騙 ﹣美國消費者一年被詐騙的金額高達四百億。 大家萬勿陷入此纇電話騙局，本手冊長達八頁，針對一般利用電話行騙的手法或電話詐騙慈善捐款、如何接聽推銷電話、騙局預警、個人如何防範電話推銷、個人法律保障以及電話推銷員觸犯個人“謝絕來電“權益等提供深入的指引。手冊內容並包括投訴機構及相關協助資源。 -
Vietnamese:
Don’t Fall for the Wrong Call (Vietnamese)
Gian lận bán hàng qua điện thoại - sử dụng điện thoại để lừa đảo và gạt gẫm - cướp người tiêu thụ tại Hoa Kỳ khoảng 40 tỷ hàng năm. Đừng Dễ Bị Gạt… -
Korean:
Don’t Fall for the Wrong Call (Korean)
전화를 이용한 텔레마케팅 사기로 미국 소비자가 입는 피해는 한해 무려 4백억불이나 됩니다. 이 소책자는 전화 판매를 이용한 사기와 기부를 가장한 사기 유형, 상품 판매 전화에 대처하는 요령, 사기 상품 판매 전화의 식별 요령, 원하지 않는… -
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Don’t Fall for the Wrong Call
Telemarketing fraud — using the phone to swindle and cheat — robs U.S. consumers of about $40 billion a year. Don't fall for the wrong call, an 8-page, in-depth guide provides information on common tricks… -
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Privacidad y su Informe de Crédito
En la era de la computación, nuestra información personal financiera es mucho menos segura y está disponible más fácilmente que en los días de los antiguos gabinetes de archivos. "Privacidad y su Informe de Crédito"… -
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Privacy and Your Credit Report
Our personal financial information is more easily available and far less secure in the computer age than it was in the days of old-fashioned filing cabinets. "Privacy and Your Credit Report" explains why the information… -
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Questions & Answers About Privacy & Your Credit Report
Privacy abuses are on the increase, including credit fraud and identity theft, a fast-growing crime in which an impostor applies for credit under a victim's name. "Questions and Answers about Privacy and Credit Reports" offers… -
Helpdesk:
Zero liability
MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express have policies that go beyond federal guidelines so that you will not be held financially liable for fraudulent purchases on your card. And many of the banks that issue… -
Books:
Scam-Proof Your Life
Get inside information on how to protect your money, your rights and your health with this complete and practical collection of consumer tips by Sid Kirchheimer, AARP scam specialist. More than 100 experts reveal specific… -
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Expensive “free trial” targets victims’ bank accounts
Watch out for “Whiteovernight,” a company that sells teeth whitening products. Consumer Action has received many complaints about the Ontario, CA business. According to victims who have contacted Consumer Action, this outfit, also known as… -
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Cómo elegir un proveedor de servicio telefónico móvil
El mundo del teléfono móvil ofrece una gran variedad de opciones de proveedores de servicio, planes de llamada y teléfonos. Los precios bajos de los equipos y las tarifas los ponen al alcance de muchos… -
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Choosing a Wireless Service Provider (Chinese)
無線通訊公司提供各樣的服務項目、通話計劃及各種手提電話。無線通訊廉價的設備及費使得許多個人及家庭都可以負擔得起。再加上當今的手機不僅可以用來通話, 還可以照相、瀏覽網頁、發電郵、玩電子遊戲等等。有這麼多的選擇, 你得小心謹慎地找出最適合自己的一款。 -
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Before You Add Someone To Your Title (2006)
There are just a few valid reasons to amend your homeownership by adding another person’s name to the title to your home. This is also called transferring title. If you transfer all or part of… -
Vietnamese:
Choosing a Wireless Service Provider (Vietnamese)
Thế giới điện thoại di động cung cấp các sự lựa chọn giữa các công ty cung ứng dịch vụ, kế hoạch gọi, và máy điện thoại. Các thiết bị giá hạ và lệ phí… -
Korean:
Choosing a Wireless Service Provider (Korean)
무선 통신을 이용하려 할 때는 서비스 제공업자, 전화 플랜, 그리고 전화기 등 선택해야 할 사항들이 많이 있습니다. 저렴한 가격의 장비 및 사용료 때문에 많은 가족과 개인들이 무선전화를 사용할 수 있게 되었습니다. 게다가 요즘의 무선전화는 단순히… -
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Choosing a Wireless Service Provider - Powerpoint Slides
These PowerPoint slides cover many of the issues involved in shopping for and using cell phone service.
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