English Library
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.
Library of English Publications, Sorted by Date
Library: English | You Can Do It Managing Debt, Building Wealth - Leader's Guide.
CBO leader’s guide to accompany ‘You Can Do It: Managing Debt, Building Wealth’ fact sheet
A guide for CBO staff and other community leaders to help clients learn how to better manage their money. Topics include budgeting, bankruptcy, warning signs of too much debt and how to increase your bottom line.
Category: Money Management on Apr 02, 2000
Library: English | Checking Your Phone Bill.
A brochure describing how to check your monthly phone bill in order to save money and prevent telephone fraud. This publication includes a list explaining the different charges you will probably find on your bill, information about your rights as a telephone customer, and what to do if you have a complaint about your service.
Category: Telecom on Apr 01, 2000
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
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 on Apr 01, 1999
Library: English | Your new electric choices Shopping for Electricity in California.
Since early 1998, most Californians can choose the company they buy electricity from. This fact sheet contains information about competitive electric service providers and contains tips on how to choose a provider, reasons for switching, and changes in your electric bill.
Category: Money Management on Apr 01, 1999
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 on Apr 01, 1997