Unfair Sales Practices and Consumer Fraud

• Borrowing Money in Plain English

  Borrowing money to accomplish a goal? This video explains the process. Read More

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  The Common Craft

• Car Repairs

  General information on Car Repairs Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Consumer Protection Information

  Information regarding Oklahoma Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division, how to file a complaint against a business, current alerts on consumer fraud scams and how to register for Oklahoma's Do Not Call list. Content Detail

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  Oklahoma Attorney General

• Debt Collection Defenses - Social Security benefits

  When you are sued for collection of a debt, do not ignore the court papers! Talk to a lawyer, you may have a defense! Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Federal and Postal Job Scams: Tip-offs to Rip-offs

  You never have to pay for information about job vacancies or employment opportunities with the U.S. government or U.S. Postal Service. But some fraudulent promoters are victimizing many Americans by selling information about federal job opportunities. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• How Do I Protect My Privacy?

  This short video will give you tips on protecting yourself from identity theft and financial fraud. All of the 'how to' information is included here, too! Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• On Guard Online Identity Theft Quiz

  Stop, Think, Click! A fun way to test your knowledge about what to do if your identity has been stolen. Choose from 12 interactive quizzes on everything from spam and spyware to phishing and file-sharing. Content Detail

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  OnGuard Online

• Reverse Mortgages (Audio)

  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. Content Detail

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  AARP Legal Services Network

• 2011 Tips on Avoiding Fraudulent Charitable Contribution Schemes

  Recent natural disasters give criminals a way to ask for contributions for a charitable contributions. The organization may not even exist or your money might not get there. Before making a donation, consumers should check these tips. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Envelope-Stuffing Rip-Offs

  This fact sheet explains envelope-stuffing schemes and what to look out for. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Federal Job Scams

  Information on job vacancies with the Federal Government and Postal Services if provided free of charge. More information about these scams on this web site. Content Detail

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  USA Jobs

• Have a Complaint Regarding a Business?

  How to file a complaint if you have a problem with a business. Also lists the local Better Business Bureau offices. Content Detail

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  Better Business Bureau

• Health Plan Dispute Resolution Practices

  Problem with your managed care plan? This pamphlet guides you through tips for problem solving and what you need to know about health plan dispute resolution practices. Content Detail

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  ABA Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly

• How to be an Informed Consumer

  This booklet explains (1) how to manage your finances; (2) how to make major purchases and investments; (3) your rights against abusive sales practices; (4) how to avoid scams and rip-offs; and (5) how to protect your privacy online. Content Detail

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  Federal Trade Commission

• How To File a Health Information Privacy Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights

  Information on fililing a complaint if you believe that a person, agency or organization covered under the HIPAA Privacy Rule violated health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy Rule. Content Detail

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  U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services