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.

Keeping Your Bank & Credit Card Accounts Safe from Fraud

Library: English | Keeping Your Bank & Credit Card Accounts Safe from Fraud A manual for community-based organizations. A manual designed to help staff members of community-based organizations educate their clients about avoiding fraud in banking and credit card transactions. Topics covered include banking on the Internet, avoiding financial scams, identity theft and using ATMs. Includes resources for victims of fraud. Category: Credit Cards Fraud/Scams on Dec 27, 2001

 
Preventing Credit Card Fraud

Library: English | Preventing Credit Card Fraud Learn how to protect yourself . A brochure that describes how crooks steal and use credit cards and card numbers, and also describes how to protect your card and what to do if your card has been stolen. Category: Credit Cards Fraud/Scams on Dec 27, 2000

 
Credit Repair Scams

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. Category: Credit Credit Reports Fraud/Scams on Dec 27, 2000

 
Questions and Answers About Home Equity Loan Fraud

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. Category: Foreclosure Fraud/Scams Housing Home Financing Home Repair on Oct 01, 2000

 
Miracle Cures Can Make You Sick!

Library: English | Miracle Cures Can Make You Sick! . A fact sheet that explains how to avoid unproven remedies, untested medical products, unlicensed practitioners, and unfounded health claims. Category: Fraud/Scams on Apr 01, 1999

 
You Can Help Fight Phone Fraud

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. Category: Fraud/Scams Telecom/TV on Apr 01, 1999

 
Phone Fraud

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. Category: Fraud/Scams Telecom/TV on Apr 01, 1997

 
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Insurance Fraud

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. Category: Automobiles Fraud/Scams Insurance on Apr 01, 1997

 
What Asian Americans Should Know About Insurance Fraud

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. Category: Fraud/Scams Insurance on Apr 01, 1997

 
Don’t Be Fooled by Misleading ‘Credit Repair’ Claims!

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. Category: Credit Credit Reports Fraud/Scams on Dec 27, 1996

 
 

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