English Library: Workshops/Trainings
Some of the following CA 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: English | California Lifeline Quiz . To help you engage your audience while teaching the California Lifeline module, Consumer Action’s outreach and training staff has developed a set of interactive training materials and handouts. Category: Telephone Workshops/Trainings on Mar 05, 2008
Library: English | Good Credit - Leader’s Guide (2007) . A guide to help community-based organization staff educate their clients about credit. Topics include credit reports, credit history, establishing good credit, credit scoring, credit fraud and more. Category: Credit Workshops/Trainings on Jul 30, 2007
Library: English | Rebuilding Your Credit - Leader’s Guide (2007) . A guide to help community-based organization staff educate their clients about ways to start rebuilding good credit. Topics include damaged credit, credit reports, mistakes on your credit report, credit repair offers, debt consolidation, co-signing loans, secured credit cards, credit counseling, bankruptcy and how to keep your good credit. Category: Credit Workshops/Trainings on Jul 24, 2007
Library: English | Choosing a Wireless Service Provider - Backgrounder Guide . This question-and-answer format booklet is designed to help you understand the issues involved in shopping for and using cell phone service. Topics covered include wireless service plans and coverage, wireless phones, keeping your phone number when you change providers, reading a wireless phone bill, cell phones and driving, courtesy when using cell phones, preventing theft and fraud, privacy concerns and resources for information and assistance. Category: Telephone Workshops/Trainings on Oct 06, 2006
Library: English | Elder Fraud Leader’s Guide Recognizing con games that target seniors. According to AARP, older people who fall for scams tend to believe the pitches they hear. Many believe they have a good chance of actually winning a prize or that the products they see advertised are worth the price. This manual is written in question and answer format to allow you to quickly find the answers to questions about the myriad of scams that target seniors. Category: Fraud/Scams Workshops/Trainings on Nov 02, 2005