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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
Check Clearing Law
(Separate Website)
Information from the Federal Reserve Bank about the rules for financial institutions about making money from deposits available to you.
By: Federal Reserve Bank
Consumer Brochures for Seniors -- Free
(Separate Website)
Brochures for seniors about scams, debt collectors, and more.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Disaster Assistance Web Site -- FEMA Announcement
(Separate Website)
See FEMA's information about www.DisasterAssistance.gov, a site where people can go to find out about and register for disaster help from the federal government.
By: FEMA
File a Complaint with the FTC. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Watch this video from the Federal Trade Commissions Bureau of Consumer Protection to find out more about how to file a consumer complaint.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Guía del Consumidor y Mas
(Separate Website)
"¿Tiene alguna pregunta o algún problema como consumidor? Usted ha venido al sitio correcto para obtener ayuda, ahora con más información en español."
By: Centro Federal de Información para el Público de la Administración de Servicios Generales de los EE. UU.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal
Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. This slide show has an audio track in Spanish.
Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos.
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
HUD AND CPSC ISSUE GUIDANCE ON REPAIRING HOMES WITH PROBLEM DRYWALL
(Separate Website)
Information from the government for those struggling to deal with problem drywall in their homes.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Dev./Consumer Product Safety Commission
Insurance Fraud
(Separate Website)
Information about detecting and reporting insurance fraud.
By: Louisiana Department of Insurance
Insuring Your Home: Your Fair Housing Rights
Learn about the federal laws protecting you from illegal discrimination in home insurance.
By: Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, Inc. (FHAC)
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Lawyer Referral Numbers
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Louisiana's Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (LaHIPP)
(Separate Website)
Find out more about Louisiana's Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (LaHIPP) for Medicaid Enrollees and their Families.
By: Bureau of Health Services Financing
Medical Identity Theft
(Separate Website)
The FTC warns people about theives who steal your medical insurance information to use it for themselves. Here is information about what to watch out for.
By: FTC -- Federal Trade Commission
Money Help from MyMoney.gov
(Separate Website)
See this information about you and your money from the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Tips about scams and ripoffs, too.
By: U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission
MyMoney.gov -- Helpful Information from the U.S. Government
(Separate Website)
See this site about money matters, from the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission. Includes tips for avoiding scams, like foreclosure rescue scams and loan scams.
By: U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission
Senior Health Insurance Information Program
(Separate Website)
Learn more about different health insurance plans for seniors. Here is information from the Louisiana Department of Insurance. Volunteer counseling about health insurance is also available -- see the site to learn more.
By: Louisiana Department of Insurance
Shopping for Your Home Loan, from HUD
(Separate Website)
Buying a home or thinking about it? HUD provides information and tips for each major step along the way to home ownership.
Video: How to file a consumer complaint with the Federal Trade Commission
See this video from the FTC to learn how to file a complaint with this agency. This may help you deal with scams and ripoffs.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
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Learn how to use this site: click here to hear and see a slide show. En Espanol: oprima aqui.
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