Digital Wireless Service for the Hearing Impaired
As more and more American consumers have come to rely on their wireless phones for safety, business, and personal reasons in the past few years, it has become critical that access to digital wireless...
View ArticleHow to Change Your Name in California
A guide by the California Courts Department on how to change your name in the State of California.
View ArticleFiling CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY - A Free Guide On How To File for Chapter 7...
You may be a little overwhelmed at this moment, wondering how you ever got to this point in your life. And you may be wondering, "Where do I go from here? How do I get back on my feet?" This guide,...
View ArticleUsing Your Wireless Phone on Airplanes
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering proposals that may eventually allow you to use your own cell phone or wireless data device on airplanes after take off. Currently, cell phone...
View ArticlePre-Order Your Free Copy of the 2006 Consumer Action Handbook Today!
Sign up today to receive the first available copies of the 2006 Consumer Action Handbook. This everyday guide to being a smart shopper is chocked full of helpful tips about buying a car or home,...
View ArticleHow to Be the Class Value-dictorian
Tis the season for exams, commencements, and a renewed focus on the future. But when it comes to dealing in the marketplace, everyone has the potential to be a value-dictorian. Before spending your...
View ArticleInstalling Consumer-Owned Antennas and Satellite Dishes
The OTARD rules prohibit restrictions on a property owner or tenant's right to install, maintain, or use an antenna to receive video programming from direct broadcast satellites (DBS), broadband radio...
View ArticleDialing 211 Directs Consumers to Essential Community Services
In many states, dialing "211" provides individuals and families in need with a shortcut through what may be a bewildering maze of health and human service agencies' phone numbers.
View ArticleFact Sheet: COPYRIGHT BASICS
Copyright laws aren't just for big business. They can protect you whether you're publishing Aunt Sue's award-winning recipes or creating your own website. Copyright protects original works of...
View ArticleFDIC Approves New Risk-Based Premiums for Deposit Insurance
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today adopted final regulations that implement the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005 passed by Congress earlier this year to create a...
View ArticleThe Truth About Cell Phones And The Do Not Call Registry
The Federal Trade Commission today reiterated that despite the claims made in e-mails circulating on the Internet, consumers should not be concerned that their cell phone numbers will be released to...
View ArticleState of California Surplus Property Auction, Saturday, December 8
Computers, Monitors, Cameras, Tools, Forklifts, Furniture, Laptop Computers, Sports Equipment, Restaurant Equipment, Automotive Equipment and much more.
View ArticleTravel Tips for Busy Summer Season
In anticipation of the busy summer travel season, U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides a few travel tips, if you are traveling abroad, returning home or visiting the United States or its...
View ArticleCoping in Tough Economic Times, Feds Offer Help
The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has a new Web site at ftc.gov/MoneyMatters for people dealing with debt; struggling to find a job; or trying to create a budget,...
View ArticleAvoiding Internet Scams:10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Fraud
Con artists often insist that people wire money, especially overseas, because it’s nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace the money. Don’t wire money to strangers, to sellers who insist...
View ArticleCommunity Dispatch Gears up for the 13th Annual National Consumer Protection...
This year, Communitydispatch.com will focus on identity theft prevention, government fraud alerts, and internet scams, to show consumers how not get ripped off.
View ArticleFraud Alert: Text Messages, Pop-Ups and Downloads to Avoid
One recent scam involved a text message sent to cell phones and smartphones (a hand-held device to access the Internet and make calls) warning bank customers that their debit or credit card had been...
View ArticleFree Tax Help:New IRS Online Tool Helps Low- and Moderate-Income Taxpayers...
As part of a continuing effort to improve service to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service announced today the availability of a new online tool to help people easily find a location for volunteer...
View ArticleNew At Risk Program for Girls from Department of Justice
WASHINGTON – The Depart ment of Justice announces a new resource "the National Girls Institute website" to better meet the needs of at- risk and delinquent girls, their fa milies and the agencies and...
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