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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.
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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 Unfortunately, some firms may misrepresent their services, promote outdated or fictitious job offerings, or charge high fees in advance for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.
What is a manufactured home?
A manufactured home is a structure formerly known as a mobile home. It is built to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety standards set by HUD and displays a red certification label on the outside of each transportable section. The certification is available only to those homes manufactured after June 15, 1976, when the standards were implemented
and cannot be received for any constructed prior to this date.
At times we find ourselves in a difficult situation involving our bank, a large business, etc. and don’t know what to do. Calling customer service hasn’t led to any real results so you may be asking yourself what to do next?
The attached documents help provide general information regarding voting rights in Idaho. For more information, please visit the ACLU's website regarding voting rights: https://www.acluidaho.org/en/voting-rights.
[This page was last reviewed and updated on: 8/21/2020.]
Idaho Votes provides information to answer the following questions:
Am I registered to vote?
What is the status of my absentee ballot?
What address am I registered under?
What is my voting precinct or district?
Where is my polling place?
You can also register to vote or update your voter registration and request an absentee ballot.
Please visit this website to access Idaho Votes's Online Voter Tools: https://idahovotes.gov/
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