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 | Recognizing Credit Card Fraud . Credit card fraud happens when consumers give their credit card number to unfamiliar individuals, when cards are lost or stolen, when mail is diverted from the intended recipient and taken by criminals, or when employees of a business copy the card or card numbers of a cardholder. This new Consumer Action publication explains how to recognize and avoid many forms of fraud that involve credit cards, such as skimming, phishing, ID theft and counterfeit cards. Category: Fraud/Scams Credit Cards on Jul 08, 2009
Library: English | Building and Keeping Good Credit (2009) . A fact sheet that explains what credit history is, what a credit report is, how to get your credit report, how to establish good credit and where to complain if you have a problem. Category: Credit on Jun 09, 2009
Library: English | Help Your Savings Grow (2009) Leader's Guide. This 24-page guide, written in question and answer format with a table of contents, is designed to provide background information on how to build savings. The topics include savings accounts, individual development accounts (IDAs), money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), U.S. Treasury investments, retirement and education savings accounts and how to figure your net worth. A section on Internet resources is also included.
Only available in English. Category: Banking Workshops/Trainings on Jun 08, 2009
Library: English | Connect to Lifeline and Save! (2009) Discounted Lifeline Telephone Service Helps Low-Income Californians. California Lifeline provides discounts on basic residential telephone service to eligible low-income households. Consumers who qualify for California Lifeline pay a fraction of the regular cost for telephone connection and monthly local telephone service. This brochure explains the features and benefits of Lifeline phone service, how to apply for the program, and what you must do to continue participation. Category: Telephone on Jun 03, 2009
Library: English | Workplace Privacy Your rights on the job. To protect your personal privacy and your job, you should know when and how employers can monitor and gather information about you. This publication explains some of the situations in which monitoring might occur in the workplace and explains your privacy rights as an employee. Category: Privacy Rights Credit on May 15, 2009
