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Pyramid schemes are among the oldest and most common consumer scams. While pyramid schemes may be disguised as “gift” programs or “networking” plans, they have certain things in common. Pyramids are illegal. Pyramids will fail. People will lose money.
For information, click on the guides below in English and Spanish/Espanol.
"Slamming" describes the practice of changing a consumer=s local or long distance company without the consumer's knowledge or consent.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules that require a consumer's approval before a long distance carrier can be changed.
Idaho is one of several states that have laws prohibiting slamming. Unfortunately, some telephone companies use deceptive and misleading telemarketing techniques designed to trick people into giving authorization to switch telephone companies.
For information, please see the attachment below.
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) are jointly responsible for enforcing the federal Fair Housing Act (the “Act”), which prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability.
Below you will find reasonable accommodation and modification requests that you can fill in via Microsoft Word and then print or print and handwrite to provide to your landlord. Please use the form(s) that fits your situation.
You will also find Proof of Need Letters to give to your doctor to fill out if your landlord requests a proof of need letter.
If you’re looking for a job, you may see ads for firms that promise results. Unfortunately, some firms may misrepresent their services, promote outdated or fictitious job offerings, or charge high fees in advance for
services that may not lead to a job....
Those desperate to find work can sometimes fall victim to job placement and work-at-home
scams. /// Tips On Avoiding Employment Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, urges you
to be skeptical of mail and phone calls warning that the warranty on your car is about to expire.
The companies behind the mail and calls may give the impression they represent your car dealer
or manufacturer. With phrases like Motor Vehicle Notification, Final Warranty Notice or Notice of
Interruption, they are trying to make the offer seem urgent — and to get you to call a toll-free number
for more information.
For more information, please click the link below.
Buyer beware—Consumers some times think they are buying health insurance when in fact they are being sold a medical discount plan. They are not the same thing...
Idaho Legal Aid Services Fair Lending: Predatory Lending Abuses Brochure.
A summary on a housing provider’s obligation to make reasonable accommodations and modifications which may be necessary to afford a person with a disability the equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
The following activities may indicate discrimination. You can follow up by requesting a written explanation from the housing provider or by contacting an agency, such as the Intermountain Fair Housing Council, who can do testing to see if discrimination is occurring.
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