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Bank Failures, Mergers and Takeovers: A “Phish-erman’s Special”
If the recent changes in the financial marketplace have you confused, you’re not alone. The financial institution where you did business last week may have a new name today, and your checks and...
Cease and Desist Letter for Debt Collectors
If you are being contacted by a debt collector in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you may want to consider writing a Cease and Desist Letter to the debt...
Consumer Complaints
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...
Credit Card and Debit Card Protections and Rights Factsheets
The National Consumer Law Center has created guides addressing your credit card and debit card protections and legal rights. For more information, please view the attached factsheets.
File Your Taxes to Get Your Stimulus Payment(s)
Even if you don’t normally file taxes, you should file your 2020 taxes to ensure that you receive the stimulus payments you are entitled to, even if you didn't have any earnings in 2020.
The...
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
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...
Internet Safety
The Internet is an exciting tool that puts vast amounts of information at your fingertips. With the click of a mouse, you can buy airline tickets, use research tools, chat with friends or play...
Manual del Joven Adulto
El fraude a los consumidores es un problema serio en el Estado de Idaho y cada año los ciudadanos de Idaho pierden grandes cantidades de dinero a causa de los estafadores....
Pirámides, esquemas de donaciones y mercadeo en redes
Las pirámides están entre los esquemas deshonestos para el consumidor más antiguos y comunes. Mientras que los esquemas de pirámides pueden parecer programas de “regalo” o planes de...
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...
Seguridad de internet
La Internet es una herramienta apasionante que le presenta enormes cantidades de información al alcance de su mano. Con un toque del ratón (mouse), puede comprar pasajes aéreos, utilizar...
Tips On Avoiding Employment Scams
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...
Young Adult Handbook on Consumer Fraud
Consumer fraud is a serious problem in Idaho. Every year Idahoans lose too much money to scam artists.