Consumer Issues
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to ensure that the nation’s markets are vigorous, efficient and free of restrictions that harm consumers.
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Consumer Education Brochures from the National Consumer Law Center
The NCLC's free, downloadable brochures offer basic information for consumers on the most critical consumer issues, including predatory lending, debt collection, credit reports, lemon laws, bankruptcy, foreclosure, payday loans, predatory mortgage loans, credit card debt, living trust scams, telemarketing fraud, refinancing, loss of utility services and other issues.
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CTLawHelp.org: Self-Help Guides for Consumers
A project of the Connecticut Network for Legal Aid, this page offers easy-to-understand information about issues affecting consumers including bankruptcy, collection and repossession, credit practices and reports, security deposits, small claims court, and more.
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Public Interest Research Group
U.S. PIRG is an advocate for the public interest. When consumers are cheated, or our natural environment is threatened, or the voices of ordinary citizens are drowned out by special interest lobbyists, U.S. PIRG speaks up and takes action.
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National Charities Information Bureau
The Alliance reports on nationally soliciting charitable organizations that are the subject of donor inquiries.
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National Fraud Information Center
The NFIC was originally established in 1992 by the National Consumers League, the oldest nonprofit consumer organization in the United States, to fight the growing menace of telemarketing fraud by improving prevention and enforcement.
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Automobile Repair in Connecticut
Learn about automobile repair, licensing and estimates in Connecticut with these Quick Tips.
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But before you buy a used car, read these Quick Tips and find out what protections are available to you under the law.
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Protect Your Business Against Fraud
Each year, small businesses are targets of fraudulent or deceptive sales practices. Use these Quick Tips to help spot the scammers before your business falls victim.
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Learn about credit reports, credit scores and your rights under the law with these Quick Tips.
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Foreclosure Prevention and Loan Modification Assistance
Click here for resources available to consumers attempting to achieve loan modifications and avoid foreclosure.
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Lost and Stolen Credit and ATM/Debit Cards
What should you do if your credit card is stolen or if you notice unauthorized purchases on your debit card statement? Find out with these Quick Tips.
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In these Quick Tips, find out how the federal Credit Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure, or CARD, Act protects you from credit card abuses.
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A Consumer Guide to Travel Scams
By arming yourself with some basic knowledge about the travel industry, you can protect yourself from becoming the victim of a travel scam.
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These scams usually begin with an offer that seems too good to be true but, in all scenarios, the homeowner ends up in a worse financial situation and often loses the home. Use these Quick Tips to learn how to avoid mortgage assistance scams.