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Common Legal Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Get the facts about 12 common legal mistakes. Know the law so you don't make these mistakes.
Fact #1: Oral contracts are still contracts
A contract does not need to be in writing to be...
Consumer Advice for Dealing with Debt Collectors
The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) has created Consumer Advice for Dealing with Debt Collectors. Their webpage covers the following information:
Do Not Let Collectors Pressure You
How to Make a Consumer Complaint
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...
Idaho Manual on the Rights of Victims of Crime
For too many years, the criminal justice system ignored the rights of crime victims. In Idaho, that changed with the overwhelming voter ratification of the Victims Rights Amendment to the Idaho...
Idaho Senior Legal Risk Detector (English and Spanish (Espanol))
The Idaho Senior Legal Risk Detector is a joint project of Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. and ProBono.Net. The purpose of the risk detector is detect issues for seniors or the elderly related to...
Phishing Scams and How to Recognize Them
Phishing is a scam where internet fraudsters send spam or pop-up messages to lure personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims. To avoid getting hooked, visit the link below and...
PowerPay Tool: Helping People in Debt Become Savers
Utah State University has devleoped a PowerPay Tool: Helping Debtors Become Savers which guides people through the process of paying off and eliminating debt and saving.
PowerPay helps you...
Shopping for Your Home Loan Guide
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created a "Shopping for Your Home Loan" guide for persons looking to buy home. This guide includes tips and advice before you purchase a home or settle on...
Young Adult Handbook on Consumer Fraud
Consumer fraud is a serious problem in Idaho. Every year Idahoans lose too much money to scam artists.