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Monday, October 22, 2012
Chinese Headlines | 消費者行動慶41周年 表彰有貢獻團體個人
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Chinese Headlines | 消费者行动举行社区讲座 普及申请运用普济电话常识
Friday, October 05, 2012
Chinese Headlines | “消费者行动”华府年度颁獎
Friday, September 21, 2012
Chinese Headlines | 消费者行动组织举办理财培训会
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Chinese Headlines | 消費者行動 推網上理財
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Library: Chinese | Protect Your Phone Records (Chinese) . 有人可能未經過你的同意就試圖使用你的電話記錄以作為非法或陷害他人的用途. 因為它是個人資料的重要來源。這本手冊有助於你瞭解誰會想得到你的電話記錄,他們如 何試圖得到你的個人資料,以及你要怎樣才能減低成為受害者的可能性。
Phone records are an important source of private information that someone might try to access without your consent for illegal or harmful purposes. This publication can help you understand who would want to access your phone records, why they might want to do it, how they try to access your private information and what you can do to reduce the chances of becoming a victim. A companion Leader's Guide is available. Category: Fraud/Scams Privacy Rights Telecom/TV Wireless on Jun 28, 2007
Library: Chinese | 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。
The wireless world offers broad choices among service providers, calling plans, and phones. Low-priced equipment and rates make wireless calling affordable for many individuals and families. Plus, today's cell phone is not just for talking - it can be used to snap photos, surf the Internet, send email, play games, and more. With so much to choose from, it can be a challenge to figure out what's best for you.
Category: Telecom/TV Wireless on Jun 12, 2006
Library: Chinese | How to send money home (Chinese) Tips for transferring money overseas. 很多移民會將賺來的錢匯寄一些給故鄉的親朋好友。匯款到海外有幾種方法, 為了協助大家, 這本刊物對於各類匯款公司有詳盡之解說。
Many immigrants send some of their earnings to relatives and friends in their home countries. There are several ways to transfer money overseas. This publication explains the different types of companies that can help with this task.
Category: Banking on Jan 06, 2006
Library: Chinese | Poor Credit means Higher Interest Rates - How to avoid bad loans (Chinese) . 此手冊內容是關於信用不佳者所能申請得到的“次級”貸款。當消費者信用太差時,他們的房屋、汽車或信用卡等貸款利率都會比一般的公平價目高,這些人很容易成為所謂掠奪性不良借貸交易的受害者。本文涵蓋合法貸款案例、不良借貸預警訊號、如何避免成為受害者、書面投訴方法及相關諮詢協助資源等。
This brochure addresses "subprime" loans offered to people with credit problems. While consumers with poor credit can find fairly priced mortgages, car loans and credit cards at higher-than-average rates, this population is easily victimized by very bad deals called predatory lending. This brochure covers illegal lending practices, warning signs of bad loans, how to avoid becoming a victim, filing a compaint and resources for advice and assistance. Category: Credit on Apr 01, 2004
Library: Chinese | Get a Car Loan (Chinese) That's In Your Best Interest. 如果你想貸款買車,不論買的是新車或二手車,即使你的信用記錄不良,也有各類貸款可供選擇。本手冊對各種信貸公司有詳細說明,同時教你有關如何貨比三家挑選最佳交易以及如何提出適當問題等方面之要訣。
If you are seeking financing for a new or used car, you have many options for financing even if you have a poor financial history. However, late payments and other credit problems signal lenders that you are a risky customer, which will increase the interest rates on loans available to you. Category: Automobiles Credit Credit Reports Credit Scores on Aug 26, 2003
Library: Chinese | Telemarketers : Do Not Call (Chinese) A new way to limit unwanted sales calls. 你是否已經厭倦了那些不請自來的推銷電話?目前政府有新法子協助終止推銷電話。你可免費加入全國謝絕來電登記名單,即可限制打到家用和手機的推銷電話,有效期為五年。手冊內容詳列簡易個人登記方法、登記後之權益以及如何處理電話推銷。
Are you tired of unwanted telemarketing calls? Now there is a new government tool to help stop unwanted calls. The National Do Not Call Registry is a free list you can join to limit calls to your home and cell phone for five years. "Telemarketers: Do Not Call!" explains how easy it is to put your name on the registry, what you should expect when you register and how to deal with unwanted telemarketing calls. Category: Telecom/TV on Jul 14, 2003
Library: Chinese | Don’t Fall for the Wrong Call (Chinese) Protect yourself against telemarketing fraud. 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。
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 and charitable donation scams used by telemarketers, how to answer sales calls, warning signs of fraud, how to protect yourself from unwanted calls, your rights under the law and how you can sue telemarketers who do not honor your wishes not to be called. The guide also contains a listing of complaint handling agencies and other helpful resources. Category: Fraud/Scams Telecom/TV on Feb 14, 2003