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2008

August

• Aug 05, 2008  Protect yourself (and your money) from ID theft
  

  The Federal Trade Commission has a new fact sheet on its recently issued “red flag” regulations that require financial institutions…

July

• Jul 17, 2008  How to buy a car on Craigslist
  

  The auto sales section on Craigslist can sometimes seem like the used car showroom floor of your dreams or, more…

June

• Jun 10, 2008  Driving less? Ask for auto insurance adjustment
  

  As the price of gasoline tops $4 a gallon nationwide, the Consumer Federation of America…

• Jun 05, 2008  FTC offers tips to consumers on avoiding telemarketing fraud
  

  The Federal Trade Commission recently announced “Operation Tele-PHONEY,” the largest coordinated effort against telemarketing fraud that it has ever conducted.…

May

• May 22, 2008  Comment on important federal credit proposals
  Update: Consumer Action has added sample letters for you to edit and email from our site:
  • April
  • Apr 17, 2008  Congressional Consumer Justice Caucus forms
    

    
    Congressman Keith Ellison (center) with representatives from consumer and civil rights groups.

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  March

  • Mar 12, 2008  Hearing the credit card abuse stories
    

    UPDATE: In a stunning turn-around, the consumer witnesses in this story were not allowed to testify because they would not…

  • Mar 10, 2008  Qualifying for the IRS tax rebate
    

    How to get the check from the IRS

    Filing a tax return is a must to qualify for a…

  • Mar 10, 2008  Reembolso de impuestos del IRS
    

    Cómo recibir un cheque del Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS)

    Si quiere calificar para recibir el reembolso debe presentar…

  February

  • Feb 27, 2008  FTC Top Fraud Complaints - 2007
    The Federal Trade Commission released its annual list of top consumer fraud complaints received by the agency in 2007. The…

  January

  • Jan 15, 2008  Watch the mail at Tax Time
    Our friends at Privacy Rights Clearinghouse have issued an important alert warning you to watch your…
  • Jan 01, 2008  Apply now for DTV converter box coupons
    

    You now can apply for up to two $40 discount coupons to purchase two digital converter boxes. These boxes will…

  2007

  November

  • Nov 27, 2007  Confusion about DTV could lead to fraud
    

    After midnight on February 17, 2009, all television stations in the U.S. will stop broadcasting in analog format and transmit…

  • Nov 14, 2007  Holiday shopping tips
    

    Budget amounts you can afford for gifts and holiday extras, such as tree, wrapping, host gifts and entertaining at home—and…

  August

  • Aug 20, 2007  Review your insurance policies now
    

    Hurricane season is a good time to for home and business owners review their insurance policies now to learn what…

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