Library: English | Credit Repair Scams They Make Your Money Disappear. An illustrated fact sheet that describes what a credit report is and how to find out what is in your credit report. Explains how to correct inaccurate information in your report and advises caution with credit repair companies and guaranteed credit claims. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Credit on Dec 27, 2000

Library: English | Questions and Answers About Home Equity Loan Fraud CBO leader's guide to accompany 'Don't Lose Your Home: How to Avoid Home Equity Loan Fraud' fact sheet. A manual for community and consumer advocates working to educate senior, low income and minority home owners about the dangers of home equity loan fraud. Topics covered include home improvements, hiring a contractor, warning signs of fraud and the possibility of losing your home through a home equity loan. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Housing Home Financing Home Repair on Oct 01, 2000

Library: English | You Can Help Fight Phone Fraud . A 16-page guide to help consumers avoid and detect phone fraud, including slamming, cramming, toll fraud, calling card fraud, identity theft and wireless (cell) phone fraud. Lists resources for information as well as reporting phone fraud. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Telephone on Apr 01, 1999

Library: English | Phone Fraud 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. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Telephone on Apr 01, 1997

Library: English | How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Insurance Fraud A Consumer Guide for Asian Americans. An illustrated brochure describing the warning signs of insurance fraud, with some concrete steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim. Though written specifically to help Asian Americans, this brochure contains information helpful to all consumers. It details several types of insurance fraud, such as: fake policies, premium fraud, unlicensed agents, unnecessary services, and insurance scams. It also describes how to get your money back and where to complain about insurance fraud. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Insurance Cars on Apr 01, 1997

Library: English | What Asian Americans Should Know About Insurance Fraud A Training Manual for Community-Based Organizations. An 8-page, illustrated manual written to help agency staff answer their clients' questions about insurance fraud. Though written specifically for agencies that work with Asian Americans, it contains information relevant to any consumer's questions. It includes an appendix listing the insurance regulators for the top ten states with the largest Asian American populations. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Insurance on Apr 01, 1997

Library: English | Don’t Be Fooled by Misleading ‘Credit Repair’ Claims! . An illustrated fact sheet that describes what a credit report is and how to find out what is in your credit report. Explains how to correct inaccurate information in your report and advises caution with credit repair companies and guaranteed credit claims. Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Credit on Dec 27, 1996

Library: English | Preventing Telemarketing Fraud Learn How to Protect Yourself!. An illustrated fact sheet that describes how con artists cheat people over the phone, and gives tips to avoid being a victim of fraud. Includes a list of the "10 Warning Signs of Fraud." Filed Under: Fraud/Scams Telephone on Apr 01, 1994