Louisiana

Debt Collection, Garnishment, Repossession

Know Your Rights

• Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section

  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. Content Detail

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  State of Louisiana

• Avoid foreclosure rescue scams! Tips from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  Watch this video to learn more about foreclosure rescue scams and how to avoid becoming a victim. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission -- FTC

• Dealing with Debt Collection: Sample Letters from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

  This agency offers sample letters to help you deal with debt collection issues. It is best to try to find a lawyer to help you if you can. Content Detail

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  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

• Debt Collection: Know Your Rights. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  Watch this video from the FTC to learn more about your rights when it comes to debt collection. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

• Debt Collectors -- Video from the Federal Trade Commission

  Click on the title to see a video from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) telling you about your rights when dealing with debt collectors. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

• Debt Defense: See these animated videos from the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)

  From NACA's announcement: "The National Association of Consumer Advocates and Lawhub recently created a series of five animated videos for consumers on debt defense." Warning: some technical legal issues may be different in different states. If you have any question about your legal rights or about what to do, try to find a lawyer licensed in your state to help you. Read More

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  National Association of Consumer Advocates

• The Truth About Debt Relief Services -- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  Watch this video from the Federal Trade Commission to find out more about which debt relief services to avoid and why. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

• Video: Dealing with Debt Collectors

  See this video for information about debt collectors. From the site: "Are you being illegally harassed? If you are having problems with debt collectors, watch this video to learn about your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and state laws." Read More

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  NACA -- National Association of Consumer Advocates

• 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 More

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  Spanish / Español

• Avoid Identity Theft Video from the FTC

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  Federal Trade Comission

• Avoid Predatory Lending

  Tips for spotting a bad home loan, or a predatory lender. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

• BANKING & YOUR MONEY

  Helpful banking tips from the FDIC. Read More

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  FDIC

• Consumer Brochures for Seniors -- Free

  Brochures for seniors about scams, debt collectors, and more. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Consumer Information Brochures -- Free

  Go to this page on the National Consumer Law Center to download free brochures about many issues, including credit reports, debt collection, foreclosure and more. Content Detail

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Credit Counseling and Debtor Education for People Filing for Bankruptcy

  See this information from the U.S. Trustee Program about Credit Counseling and Debtor Education requirements for people who file for bankruptcy. See the January 2008 notice about areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Content Detail

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  U.S. Trustee Program, U.S. Department of Justice