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Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section
(Separate Website)
The Consumer Protection Section of the Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing Louisiana's consumer protection laws. This site has information and other resources, including a link to the page where you can learn about how to file a complaint about a consumer issue.
By: State of Louisiana
Cellular Phones -- Information for Consumers
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission about cellular phone service and cellular phone issues.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Consumer Information about Radio Service
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission for consumers with questions about radio broadcasts and service.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Equal Credit Opportunity
(Separate Website)
Your right to credit with no discrimination, under a federal law, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Fair Debt Collection Practices
(Separate Website)
Your rights under a federal law called the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act. It protects you from unfair or abusive collection practices.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Intenet Service -- Consumer Facts
(Separate Website)
Get the facts about your rights and your Internet service. Here is consumer information from the Federal Communications Commission.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Know Who is calling -- Phone Fraud and Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
Don't be a victim of fraudsters on the phone! See "Who?s Calling? Recognize & Report Phone Fraud."
Here is information from the Federal Trade Commission about how you can protect yourself from people who use the phone to commit fraud and to prey on senior citizens and other consumers.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Living in the United States: A Guide for Immigrant Youth
(Separate Website)
Information about many issues immigrant youth face when living in the United States. Topics include citizenship, Social Security numbers, taxes, public benefits, going to college, and more.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Read this in:
Korean / 한국어
,
Spanish / Espaņol
Satellite Service Issues for Consumers
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission about satellite dishes and satellite service.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Scams, rip offs, and how to avoid them
(Separate Website)
See this site, which has videos about recognizing and avoiding scams at home, at work and on when shopping.
By: Federal Communications Commission
Read this in:
Spanish / Espaņol
Television and Cable Service -- Consumer Information
(Separate Website)
See this fact sheet from the Federal Communications Commission about television, cable service, and what consumers can do when they run into problems.
By: Federal Communications Commission
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