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 of English Publications, Sorted by Date
Library: English | Sensitive Information - Privacy and Your Medical Records (2008) . Your medical records are not as private as you might think. This booklet explains some steps you can take to guard the privacy and accuracy of your medical records. The misuse of medical records has led to loss of jobs, discrimination, identity theft and embarrassment. Category: Discrimination Insurance Privacy Rights on May 22, 2008
Library: English | Freeze Your Credit File - Powerpoint Slides . The Freeze Your Credit File Powerpoint File is available for download in the "Download File" section. Category: Credit Credit Reports Fraud/Scams Privacy Rights on May 19, 2008
Library: English | Credit Report Security Freeze - Training Packet . To provide participants with the knowledge to determine whether a security freeze is right for them and, if it is, how to place, lift and remove a security freeze. This PDF packet provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 11-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets. Category: Credit Credit Reports Fraud/Scams Privacy Rights on May 19, 2008
Library: English | Security Freeze Training Manual Questions and Answers About Placing, Lifting & Removing a Freeze on Your Credit Report. This publication is part of a series on how you can protect yourself from identity (ID) theft by placing a security freeze on your credit files. A freeze also is a good idea for victims of ID theft. Category: Credit Credit Reports Fraud/Scams Privacy Rights on May 19, 2008
Library: English | State Credit Freeze Chart . Consumer Action has prepared a chart listing guidelines for placing a "security freeze" on your credit file. Category: Credit Credit Reports Fraud/Scams Privacy Rights on May 19, 2008
Library: English | Understanding Debit Cards Plastic with a difference. Debit cards look similar to credit cards, but they work differently. This publication explains how they work, what consumer protections exist and how cardholders can address problems with billing and unauthorized use. Category: Banking Credit Money Management on Apr 01, 2008
Library: English | Be Careful Where You Get Credit - Powerpoint Slides . This presentation is a companion to the brochure "Watch Where You Get Credit," which compares various sources of credit—from credit unions to pawn shops. Category: Credit Money Management on Mar 27, 2008
Library: English | Watch Where You Get Credit Not all credit is good credit. This publication explains the various sources of credit—from credit unions to pawn shops—and includes warnings about credit that consumers might want to avoid. Category: Credit Money Management on Mar 26, 2008
Library: English | Understanding Your Credit Score . Your credit score is a "snapshot" of your credit history that is used by lenders, insurers and others to assess your creditworthiness and the likelihood that you will pay your bills and repay outstanding loans. This publication explains how to learn your score, how to interpret it and how to maintain or improve it. Category: Credit Credit Reports Credit Scores on Feb 26, 2008
Library: English | You Make the Call Selecting the right Phone Services for You. There are a variety of phones, communications methods, calling plans and carriers. This publication is designed to help you choose the equipment and services that best meet your needs. Category: Telecom/TV Wireless on Dec 31, 2007
