English Library: Fraud/Scams

All Consumer Action publications are available online, with most also available as a PDF download. Government agencies, nonprofits and other community-based organizations who wish to distribute our publications for educational purposes can use the PDF file to instantly produce a professional-looking brochure using an office printer.

Your Digital Dollars: Mobile banking and mobile payments

Library: English | Your Digital Dollars: Mobile banking and mobile payments: Make financial transactions safely on the go

Check your balance…transfer money…make a purchase—these are just a few of the things you can do on the go with a smartphone or other mobile device.

Category: Banking Fraud/Scams Internet Money Management Wireless on Aug 23, 2011

 
Your Digital Dollars: Banking online safely

Library: English | Your Digital Dollars: Banking online safely: Protect your identity and accounts while banking by computer

Paying a bill, depositing a check or conducting any other financial transaction used to require a trip to the bank or post office. Now technology makes it possible to bank and pay bills without leaving your home or office.

Category: Banking Fraud/Scams Internet Money Management Privacy Rights on Aug 16, 2011

 
Good Credit -  PowerPoint Training Slides

Library: English | Good Credit -  PowerPoint Training Slides

The Good Credit PowerPoint training file is available for download in the “Download File” section.

Category: Credit Credit Reports/Scores Credit Scores Fraud/Scams on Apr 29, 2011

 
Rebuilding Good Credit - PowerPoint Training Slides (English)

Library: English | Rebuilding Good Credit - PowerPoint Training Slides (English)

The Rebuilding Good Credit PowerPoint training file is available for download in the “Download File” section.

Category: Credit Credit Fraud Credit Reports/Scores Credit Scores Fraud/Scams on Apr 29, 2011

 
Telemarketing Calls

Library: English | Telemarketing Calls: Learn how to get results

Telemarketing calls can be a nuisance, particularly when they interrupt your sleep, dinner, or time with family or friends. This fact sheet explains the rules that legislators and consumer protection agencies have created to make telemarketing calls less annoying and help reduce the number of unwanted sales calls you receive. It also provides tips for protecting yourself from fraud and for filing a complaint, if necessary.

Category: Fraud/Scams Telecom on Jan 10, 2011

 
Good Credit - Leader’s Guide

Library: English | Good Credit - Leader’s Guide

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 Credit Fraud Credit Reports/Scores Credit Scores Fraud/Scams on Sep 20, 2010

 
Rebuilding Your Credit - Leader’s Guide

Library: English | Rebuilding Your Credit - Leader’s Guide

A guide to help community-based organizations 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-signed loans, secured credit cards, credit counseling, bankruptcy and how to keep your good credit.

Category: Credit Credit Fraud Credit Reports/Scores Credit Scores Fraud/Scams on Sep 15, 2010

 
ID Theft & Account Fraud: Prevention and cleanup (English)

Library: English | ID Theft & Account Fraud: Prevention and cleanup (English)

An identity thief is an imposter who assumes another person’s identity in order to profit illegally or because the thief wants to hide behind a new identity. Identity theft—or ID theft—occurs when the imposter uses your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. This publication can help you take steps to prevent ID theft, or if you are a victim, to clear up the problems created by ID theft and to lessen its impact on your life.

Category: Fraud/Scams ID Theft Privacy Rights on Sep 08, 2010

 
Internet Safety - Training Slides

Library: English | Internet Safety - Training Slides

The Internet Safety Powerpoint training file is available for download in the “Download File” section.

Category: Fraud/Scams Internet Privacy Rights on Feb 09, 2010

 
Internet Safety - Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities

Library: English | Internet Safety - Seminar Lesson Plan and Class Activities

This packet, only available as a PDF file, provides guidance for teachers and team leaders. The 22-page packet contains a detailed curriculum, classroom activities and take home worksheets.

Category: Fraud/Scams Internet Privacy Rights on Feb 09, 2010

 
 

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