Some of the following Consumer Action publications are available in bulk for non-profit or government agencies to distribute for educational purposes. Further info can be found on the How To Order Publications page.
Library: Chinese | Roaming the World with Your Phone (Chinese) . Being connected can make an international vacation more enjoyable, and an overseas business trip more productive. Planning ahead will enable travelers to save money on calls and messaging as well as keep their international data charges predictable. Category: Telecom/TV Wireless on Jan 27, 2012
Library: Chinese | Television Service (Chinese) Learn how to get results. Television is a key source of safety and emergency information, entertainment, and
education for U.S. households. With hundreds of channels to choose from and many
service providers vying for business, TV is not as simple as it once was. This fact sheet will
explain your options and help you make the right choices for you and your family. Category: Telecom/TV on Nov 30, 2011
Library: Chinese | Telemarketing Calls (Chinese) Learn how to get results. Telemarketing calls can be a nuisance, particularly when they interrupt your sleep, dinner, or time
with family or friends. This fact sheet explains the rules that legislators and consumer protection
agencies have created to make telemarketing calls less annoying and help reduce the number of
unwanted sales calls you receive. It also provides tips for protecting yourself from fraud and for filing
a complaint, if necessary. Category: Fraud/Scams Telecom/TV on Nov 30, 2011
Library: Chinese | Wireless Phone Service (Chinese) Learn how to get results. Whether you see your cell phone as a convenience or a necessity, you want service that will meet your
needs at the best price. This fact sheet explains your options for wireless service. It also provides tips
for managing your wireless costs, protecting yourself against fraud and theft, and handling billing or
service issues.
Category: Telecom/TV Wireless on Nov 30, 2011
Library: Chinese | Choosing and Using Mobile Devices (Chinese) . This WirelessED publication explains how to select a smartphone or other data-ready wireless device and service plan, monitor and manage your usage, and get the best value for your budget and your needs. Category: Telecom/TV Wireless on Oct 07, 2011
Library: Chinese | Using Mobile Data Wisely (Chinese) . Being connected has many benefits, but it’s important to know your needs and manage your usage to avoid unanticipated charges. Learn about mobile data, networks, devices and service plans.
Category: Telecom/TV Wireless on Jun 02, 2011
Library: Chinese | Protect Your Phone Records (Chinese) . 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) . 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 | Telemarketers : Do Not Call (Chinese) A new way to limit unwanted sales calls. 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. 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
Library: Chinese | Phone Fraud (Chinese) We All Pay. An illustrated fact sheet that describes what phone fraud is and how you can become a victim. Explains how to protect yourself and how to complain about phone fraud. Category: Fraud/Scams Telecom/TV on Apr 01, 1997